Acesulfame Potassium INS No. 950

Prepared at the 57th JECFA (2001) and published in FNP 52 Add 9 (2001), superseding specifications prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996) and
published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996). An ADI of 0-15 mg/kg body weight was established at the 37th JECFA (1990).
SYNONYMS Acesulfame K; INS No. 950
DEFINITION
Chemical names Potassium salt of 6-methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazine-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide; potassium salt of 3,4-dihydro-6-methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazine-4-one-2,2-dioxide
C.A.S. number 55589-62-3
Chemical formula C4H4KNO4S
Formula weight 201.24
Assay Not less than 99.0% and not more than 101.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Odourless, white crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Sweetener, flavour enhancer