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Aspartame
Description
A dipeptide ester used as low-calorie artificial sweetener. In solution, it is 160 times sweeter than sucrose.
Specifications
Cas No. 22839-47-0
Product ID A7462
Product Name Aspartame
Chemical Name N-L-a-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester
Synonym APM; Equal; NutraSweet; Sanecta
Formula Wt. 294.3
Melting Point 246oC-247oC
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Slightly soluble in water.
Store Temp Ambient
References O'Neil, M. ed. 1989. The Merck Index, 13th Ed. Whitehouse Station, NJ, Merck & Co.
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