Project Description
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT |
Aspartame |
CAS # |
22839-47-0 |
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 |
FORMULA | C14H18N2O5 |
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 |