Aspartame

CAS NO.: 22839-47-0(FCCIV 1996)

DESCRIPTION	off-white or white crystalline powder with strong sweet taste, its dilute solution is approximately 180 times sweeter than sucrose
	Chemical Name	a-L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester
	Molecular Formula	C14H18N2O5
	Structural Formula
	Molecular Weight	294.30
SPECIFICATION (FCCIV,1996)	Assay(of C14H18N2O5)	98.0%~102.0%
	Specific Rotation	+14.5~+16.5
	Loss On Drying	4.5% Max
	Residue On Ignition	0.2% Max
	Heavy Metals (as Pb)	10mg/kg Max
	5-benzyl-3,6-dioxo-2-piperazineacetic acid	1.5% Max
	Other Related Substances	2.0% Max
	Transmittance	Pass test
MAIN FUNCTION AND PURPOSE	Aspartame is a new-style intense sweetener of amino acid. It is a dipeptide compound made from L-aspartic acid and L-phenylalanine. It has no after taste such as bitter, chemical and metal taste. Aspartame can enhance the flavor of fruit and reduce the bitterness of coffee. Furthermore, aspartame can decrease calories effectively, and it will not cause decayed tooth. Aspartame has the same metabolic function as protein. Aspartame has many advantages such as good flavor, intense sweetness, low calories and high safety. It is widely used in carbonated beverage, jam, instant coffee, frozen milk products, chewing gum, sweetmeat, salad dressing. Aspartame also can be made into different forms, such as granule, troche, powder or liquor. and added as the substitution of saccharose into normal sweetmeats which adapt to diabetes and adiposis sufferers.
PACKING	25kg net weight in cardboard drum or according to customer requirements.
STORAGE	Kept airtightly in a light-proof, dry and cool place.

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