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1002505

USP

Acesulfame potassium

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Acesulfame K, 6-Methyl-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide potassium salt

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H4KNO4S
CAS Number:
55589-62-3
Molecular Weight:
201.24
Beilstein:
3637857
MDL number:
MFCD00043833
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329748121
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

acesulfame

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

[K+].CC1=CC(=O)[N-]S(=O)(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C4H5NO4S.K/c1-3-2-4(6)5-10(7,8)9-3;/h2H,1H3,(H,5,6);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

WBZFUFAFFUEMEI-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Acesulfame potassium USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

1002505-200MG:

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