Aspartame
Product Description
| Product | Aspartame |
| CAS | 22839-47-0 |
| Formula | C14H18N2O5 |
| Synonym | L-ASPARTYL-L-PHENYLALANINE METHYL ESTER, L-ASP-PHE METHYL ESTER, ASP-PHE METHYL ESTER, Equal, Methyl aspartylphenylalanate 1-Methyl N-L-a-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine, APM, ASPARTAME, N-l-a-Aspartyl-l-phenylalanine l-methyl ester, 3-Amino-N-(a-carboxyphenethyl) succinamic acid N-methyl ester, Aspartylphenylalanine methyl ester, H-ASP-PHE-OME, ASPARTAM |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 294.30 |
| EINECS | 245-261-3 |
| SMILES | COC(=O)[C@H](Cc1ccccc1)NC(=O)[C@@H](N)CC(O)=O |
| Melting Point | 242-248 °C |
| Merck | 839 |
| Alpha | 15.5 º (c=4, 15N formic acid) |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Storage Temperature | 2-8°C |
| Refractive Index | 14.5 ° (C=4, 15mol/L Formic Acid) |
| Notes | Aspartame uses and applications include: Artificial sweetener, flavor enhancer for foods, beverages, chewing gum, and pharmaceuticals Aspartameis a Suggested storage of Aspartame: Preserve in well-closed containers; 5 yr. min. shelf life |
| Class | Amines |
| Function | Intermediates, Sweeteners, Acid, Flavor, Additive |
| Industry | Pharmaceutical, Flavor |
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