Aspartame
CAS22839-47-0
Aspartame (CAS 22839-47-0, C14H18N2O5) is supplied by ChemSigma for research and manufacturing, with specification, analytical methods and batch documentation available on request.
- CAS No.
- 22839-47-0
- Formula
- C14H18N2O5
- Mol. weight
- 294.3 g/mol
- Appearance
- White powder or tablets
Chemical Specifications
Identifiers
| CAS number | 22839-47-0 |
|---|---|
| Product name | Aspartame |
| Chinese name | 阿斯巴甜 |
| Synonyms | L-ASPARTYL-L-PHENYLALANINE METHYL ESTER |
| Chinese synonyms | L-天冬氨酰-L-苯丙氨酸甲酯; N-L-α-天冬氨酰-L-苯丙氨酸甲酯; 蛋白糖; 链节,基体; 天冬氨酸-苯丙氨酸甲酯; 天冬氨酰苯丙氨酸甲酯; 甜乐; 甜味素 |
| Molecular formula | C14H18N2O5 |
| Molecular weight | 294.3 g/mol |
| EC number | 245-261-3 |
Physical and chemical properties
| Appearance | White powder or tablets |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 242-248 ( ℃ ) |
| Boiling Point | 277.8 ( ℃ ) |
Applications
<TABLE border=1 cellPadding=0 width="99%"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width="29%"> <P align=left>Pleasant and natural sweetness <BR>(evaluated in taste tests)</P></TD> <TD vAlign=top width="69%"> <P align=left>Aspartame has natural sweetness similar to sugar; it leaves' pleasant taste in your mouth. </P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width="29%"> <P align=left>About 200 times as sweet as sugar</P></TD> <TD vAlign=top width="69%"> <P align=left>Aspartame is about 200 times as sweet as an equal amount of sugar. Only a small amount of Aspartame is enough to sweeten food.</P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width="29%"> <P align=left>Effectively Reduces Calories</P></TD> <TD vAlign=top width="69%"> <P align=left>Aspartame has only 4 calories/g, 1/200 as much as sugar gives the same sweetness.<BR>So, Aspartame is effective in reducing the calorie of food. <BR>Aspartame is used as a table top sweetener and in soft drinks such as Pepsi-Cola, and its applications are expanding to powdered juices, powdered desserts, chewing gum, frozen juices, ice cream, and yogurt.</P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width="29%"> <P align=left>Does not cause tooth decay</P></TD> <TD vAlign=top width="69%"> <P align=left>Since Aspartame is based on two amino acids, not saccharide like sugar, Aspartame does not cause tooth decay.</P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width="29%"> <P align=left>It is digested absorbed, and metabolized in a way similar to protein</P></TD> <TD vAlign=top width="69%"> <P align=left>Aspartame is digested just like any other protein. Upon digestion, Aspartame breaks down into its basic components and is absorbed into the blood.</P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Packaging, Storage & Transport
| Available pack sizes | 5kg, 1kg, 500g, 100g, 50g, 10g |
|---|
Read the current safety data sheet before handling. Packaging can be adapted to the order quantity and destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Aspartame ?
The CAS Registry Number of Aspartame is 22839-47-0. Aspartame is also known as L-ASPARTYL-L-PHENYLALANINE METHYL ESTER.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Aspartame ?
The molecular formula of Aspartame is C14H18N2O5, and its molecular weight is 294.3 g/mol.
What is Aspartame used for?
<TABLE border=1 cellPadding=0 width="99%"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width="29%"> <P align=left>Pleasant and natural sweetness <BR>(evaluated in taste tests)</P></TD> <TD vAlign=top width="69%"> <P align=left>Aspartame has natural sweetness similar to sugar; it leaves' pleasant taste in your mouth. </P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width="29%"> <P align=left>About 200 times as sweet as sugar</P></TD> <TD vAlign=top width="69%"> <P align=left>Aspartame is about 200 times as sweet as an equal amount of sugar. Only a small amount of Aspartame is enough to sweeten food.</P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width="29%"> <P align=left>Effectively Reduces Calories</P></TD> <TD vAlign=top width="69%"> <P align=left>Aspartame has only 4 calories/g, 1/200 as much as sugar gives the same sweetness.<BR>So, Aspartame is effective in reducing the calorie of food. <BR>Aspartame is used as a table top sweetener and in soft drinks such as Pepsi-Cola, and its applications are expanding to powdered juices, powdered desserts, chewing gum, frozen juices, ice cream, and yogurt.</P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width="29%"> <P align=left>Does not cause tooth decay</P></TD> <TD vAlign=top width="69%"> <P align=left>Since Aspartame is based on two amino acids, not saccharide like sugar, Aspartame does not cause tooth decay.</P></TD></TR> <TR> <TD vAlign=top width="29%"> <P align=left>It is digested absorbed, and metabolized in a way similar to protein</P></TD> <TD vAlign=top width="69%"> <P align=left>Aspartame is digested just like any other protein. Upon digestion, Aspartame breaks down into its basic components and is absorbed into the blood.</P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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