Acesulfame-d4 Potassium Salt (CAS 1623054-53-4)

Acesulfame-d4 potassium salt, a deuterium-labeled derivative of the well-known sweetener acesulfame K, serves as a pivotal tool in the realm of analytical chemistry and metabolic studies. This compound is specifically engineered to contain deuterium atoms in place of hydrogen, which fundamentally alters its physical properties while retaining its chemical structure. This modification makes acesulfame-d4 potassium salt invaluable for use in stable isotope labeling experiments, where it facilitates the tracking of the sweetener′s metabolic pathways and degradation products without altering its biochemical behavior. Researchers employ this labeled compound to achieve higher precision in mass spectrometry, enabling the detailed analysis of complex biological systems and the study of sweetener behavior in various environments. This version of acesulfame thus holds significant utility in advancing our understanding of food chemistry dynamics and environmental impact assessments related to sweeteners.