Aspartame

Product Description

Name: Aspartame
Synonyms: L-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester; Equal; Nutrasweet
Molecular Structure:
Molecular Formula: C14H18N2O5
Molecular Weight: 294.31
CAS Number: 22839-47-0
EINECS: 245-261-3

Aspartame (or APM) is the name for an artificial, non-saccharide sweetener. Aspartame is the methyl ester of a phenylalanine/aspartic acid dipeptide. This sweetener and is an ingredient of approximately 6, 000 consumer foods and beverages sold worldwide, including (but not limited to) diet sodas and other soft drinks, instant breakfasts, breath mints, cereals, sugar-free chewing gum, cocoa mixes, frozen desserts, gelatine desserts, juices, laxatives, multivitamins, milk drinks, pharmaceutical drugs and supplements, shake mixes, tabletop sweeteners, teas, instant coffees, topping mixes, wine coolers and yogurt. Aspartame is provided as a table condiment in some countries. APM is also used in some brands of chewable vitamin supplements and common in many sugar-free chewing gums and has now been found in some chewing gums that are not sugar free. However, aspartame is not always suitable for baking because it often breaks down when heated and loses much of its sweetness. Aspartame is also one of the sugar substitutes used by people with diabetes.

Aspartame is a high intensity, no-calorie sweetener that can be used in a wide range of food applications. Aspartame has a clean sweet taste that is 200 times sweeter than sugar with no bitter or metallic aftertaste. Available in granular, ultra-fine granular powder, high-density powder and custom 100, aspartame enhances food flavors with a taste profile similar to sugar. APM is used as an alternative to sugar by health-conscious consumers worldwide.

Specification
Item Specification (FCCIV/EP5/BP2000)
Assay(Titrimetric) 98.0-102.0%
Specific rotation(20C) 14.50-16.50
Loss on drying NMT 4.5%
Residue on ignition NMT0.2%
Organic Volatile Impurities Conform to USP
Other related substances NMT2.0%
Transmittances 95.0% Min
Conductivity 30us/cm
Heavy metals(as Pb) NMT10ppm
Lead(Pb) NMT1ppm
Arsenic(As) NMT3ppm
pH 4.5-6.0units
L-α -aspartyl L-phenylalanine 0.25% max
L-phenylalanine 0.50% Max
5-benzyl-3, 6-dioxo-2-piperazineacetic acid 1.5% Max

Package: 25Kgs per drums with inner plastic bags
Storage: Stored in a dry and cool place, keep away from strong light and heat.
Shelf life: Two years when stored properly in a well-closed container.