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Aspartame
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Aspartame |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | APM;NutraSweet;L-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester |
| Chinese name | 阿斯巴甜 |
| Chinese synonyms | 天冬甜素;甜味素;APM |
| Chemical category | Sweeteners |
| CAS No. | 22839-47-0 |
| EINECS No. | 245-261-3 |
| Molecular formula | C14H18N2O5 |
| Molecular weight | 294.31 |
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Technical indicators
Assay 98.0–102.0%; specific rotation +14.5° to +16.5°; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; loss on drying ≤4.5%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, intense sweet taste (about 200 times sucrose), low calorie
Application scenarios
Food sweetener (beverages, tabletop sweeteners), pharmaceutical excipient