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Aspartame
Identification
Synonyms:
L-Phenylalanine-N-L-alpha-aspartyl-1-methyl ester; L-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine
methyl ester; proteoglycan L-alpha-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine-methylester;
Proteoglycan
CAS
No.: 22839-47-0
EINECS No.: 245-261-3
Molecular
Weight: 294.31
Molecular
Formula: C14H18N2O5
Structural
Formula: 
m.p.:
248~250 deg. C
Application
A sweetener used in fruit
juice, beverage, soft drink, prepared food, preserved food, chewing gum,
coffee, tea , baked food, flavoring, salted food, dairy
Specification*
FCC
IV, USP27, NF22 standard
Item
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Specification
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aspartame
purity (dry basis) |
98.0%~102.0%
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appearance
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white powder or granules |
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transmittance
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95.0%
min
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Specific
Rotation [a]d20
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+14.5~+16.5° |
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loss on drying
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4.5% max
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residue on ignition
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0.20% max
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pH value
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4.5~6.0
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arsenic
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3 ppm max
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heavy metals (as Pb):
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0.001% max
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volatile organic impurities |
conform |
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5-benzyl-3,6-dioxo-2-piperazine acetic
acid
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1.5% max
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other related substance
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2.0% max
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Standard Packing
25kgs
net/fiber drums
Risks and Safety Info
Safe for land, sea and air transportation
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes
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