Acesulfame K Reference Materials

High-Purity Acesulfame K Reference Materials Ensure Accurate Residue Analysis

Unlock precision in your residue analysis with our high-purity Acesulfame K reference materials. Tested to meet the highest international quality standards, these materials are indispensable for laboratories focused on food and environmental analysis. Ensure compliance with regulatory limits and achieve reliable results with HPC Standards GmbH.

Product	Catalog No./ CAS No.	Quantity	Price
Acesulfame K	675733 55589-62-3	1X250MG	Please log in.
Acesulfame K solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Methanol	686263 55589-62-3	1X1ML	Please log in.
Acesulfame K solution Concentration: 10.0 µg/ml Solvent: Methanol	687995 55589-62-3	1X10ML	Please log in.

Ensure accurate and reliable residue analysis with our high-purity Acesulfame K reference materials, tested to meet the highest international quality standards.

Overview

Acesulfame potassium, also known as Acesulfame K or Ace K, is a synthetic calorie-free sugar substitute. It is commonly used in various food and beverage products as a sweetener. Discovered in 1967 by Karl Clauss, Acesulfame K is known for its stability under heat and acidic conditions, making it suitable for baking and products requiring a long shelf life.

Its chemical formula is C₄H₄KNO₄S, and it appears as a white crystalline powder with a molar mass of 201.24 g/mol.

Uses

Acesulfame K is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a sweetener, often in combination with other sweeteners like aspartame or sucralose to achieve a more sucrose-like taste. It is also used in pharmaceutical products, particularly in chewable and liquid medications, to enhance palatability.

It is commonly found in carbonated drinks, protein shakes, and various processed foods.

Regulatory

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Acesulfame K for general use as a food additive in 1988. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) also determined its safety in typical consumption amounts in a 2000 scientific review.

The acceptable daily intake (ADI) for Acesulfame K is listed as 15 mg/kg/day.

Monitoring

Acesulfame K is excreted by the kidneys and has been used as a marker to estimate the contamination levels of swimming pools by urine.

Health Impact

Human toxicity: There is no high-quality evidence that using Acesulfame K as a sweetener affects body weight or body mass index (BMI). However, it can degrade to acetoacetamide, which is toxic in high doses.

Environmental Impact

Effects on wildlife: Detailed studies on the environmental impact of Acesulfame K are limited, but its widespread use and excretion suggest potential for environmental exposure.

Safety Measure

Acesulfame K is considered safe for consumption within the established ADI. It is stable under heat and acidic conditions, making it suitable for various applications without significant risk of degradation under normal use conditions.

Analytical Standards

Our high-purity reference materials for Acesulfame K are essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory limits. These materials are tested according to international quality requirements and meet the highest industrial standards.

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