| Synonyms | Tripotassium glycyrrhizin |
| Type | Triterpenes |
| Source | Liquorice |
| Keywords | Sweetener |
| Related products | Monopotassium glycyrrhizinate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, Sucralose, aspartame, sodium cyclamate |
| Product Name | Tripotassium Glycyrrhizinate |
| CAS Registry Number | 53906-39-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C42H59K3O16 |
| Molecular Weight | 937.2 |
| Purity | ≥98 %(UV), HPLC≥76% |
| Appearance | Light brown powder |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 8% |
| Solubility | Soluble in hot water and ethanol |
| Shelf life | 2 years |
| Functions | Sweeten foods |
Tripotassium glycyrrhizinate is a natural sweetener extracted from licorice. Its sweetness is about 80-180 times that of sucrose, and it is widely used in tobacco and soy sauce.
