Acesulfame potassium

Acesulfame potassium

Chemical Formula:C₄H₄KNO₄S

Derived From: Acesulfame potassium is a calorie

free sweetener that is 200 times sweeter than sugar. Acesulfame potassium, which is also known as K, is often used in combination with other low-calorie sweeteners because it enhances the sweet taste of foods and beverages. The FDA has said that the ingredient is safe and is being used in 4000 products and 90 countries across the world.

Physical Properties: 

Physical Description - Dry Powder

Lewis Dot Structure of Acesulfame Potassium

Taste: Sugar taste equivalent to sucrose

Melting Point: 123.2

Molecular Weight: 201.24216

Chemical Properties:

Complexity: 288

pH: 5.5

Density:1.81

Purpose being in Red Bull: The purpose of it  being in red bull is obvious. It is perfect for a drink like Red Bull because of the super sweet taste and low calorie. The sweetener, which can be used alone, often is blended with other low-calorie sweeteners to produce a more sugar-like taste than that of any of the low-calorie sweeteners alone.