POTASSIUM ACESULFAME- ▸ Sweetener: Non-nutritive high-intensity sweetener for food and beverages.
- ▸ Flavor enhancer: JECFA-classified flavour-enhancer function.
- ▸ Oral care: Masking/sweetening ingredient in oral-care products.
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Request SDS →Acesulfame potassium (CAS 55589-62-3) is a synthetic high-intensity (non-nutritive) sweetener. It is used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer in foods and beverages and as a masking/sweetening ingredient in oral-care products. It is heat-stable and commonly blended with other sweeteners.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US): Not found on the public (non-confidential) TSCA Inventory
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 259-715-3
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
- Dental Silica, Binders & Flavor Aids for Toothpaste (Beauty & Personal Care)
- Sugar Reduction & High-Intensity / Bulk Sweeteners (Food & Beverage)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is acesulfame K used for?
Acesulfame potassium (CAS 55589-62-3) is a synthetic high-intensity, non-nutritive sweetener. It is used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer in foods and beverages and as a masking/sweetening ingredient in oral-care products. It is heat-stable and commonly blended with other sweeteners.
Is acesulfame K the same as aspartame?
No. They are distinct sweeteners with different chemical structures and CAS numbers: acesulfame potassium is CAS 55589-62-3, a potassium salt of an oxathiazinone-dioxide, while aspartame is a dipeptide methyl ester. They are sometimes blended together in formulations but are separate products.
What do the FCC and Kosher designations mean for this product?
FCC indicates conformance to Food Chemicals Codex specifications for food-grade use, and Kosher indicates certification under kosher standards. RawSource provides the Certificate of Analysis and applicable certification documentation per lot.
What is the CAS number, formula, and HS code of acesulfame K?
Acesulfame potassium has CAS number 55589-62-3 and molecular formula C4H4KNO4S, in the Specialty Additives family. Its HS classification is 2934.99 (other heterocyclic compounds).
What bulk packaging does RawSource offer for acesulfame K?
RawSource supplies food-grade acesulfame K to manufacturers with CoA, SDS, and certification documentation per lot, packaged per order. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target volume for current pricing and lead time.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Acesulfame Potassium (Acesulfame K, Ace-K)?
Acesulfame Potassium (Acesulfame K, Ace-K) (CAS 55589-62-3) is recorded as REACH-registered in ECHA's public CHEM database (EC 259-715-3); it was not found on EPA's public (non-confidential) TSCA Inventory file.