Acesulfame or acesulfame potassium? Checking the chemical identity in an RFQ

Set up the comparison

Put the quotation, English label name, CAS number and specification title side by side. If they point to different forms, settle the identity before comparing sweetness or price.

Measurements to record

Salt form and identification (Identification result). The label, COA and specification must agree for the same lot. Principal component assay (% by mass). Identify the analyte, dry or as-received basis and method. Do not substitute a theoretical conversion for an incoming release result. Record the sample ID and method revision for repeat testing.

Interpreting the results

Use the previous bag label, item code and retained sample to confirm whether the material is the potassium salt before issuing a sample specification.

What to record

• Quoted name
• English label name
• CAS number
• Salt form
• Specification revision

Technical references

• ENVO product listing · Name and catalogue reference ↗
• US FDA: acesulfame potassium identity and uses ↗

Products and processes