Aspartame specification
ITEM: |
Aspartame |
CAS NO: |
22839-47-0 |
MOLAR MASS |
294.31 g·mol?1 |
MOLECULAR FORMULA: |
C14H18N2O5 |
DENSITY |
1.347 g/cm3 |
EU No. |
E951 |
DESCRIPTION:
Aspartame is a high intensity sweetener also identified as N-L-alpha-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester. It is a dipeptide composed of two amino acids, L-aspartic acid and L-phenylalanine. These constituents are found in everyday foods and are metabolized by the human body. Aspartame has a clean sweet taste that is approximately 200-300 sweeter than sugar. It is ratified for use in over 130 countries and regions around the world. Aspartame can be found in over 4000 different types of food and beverages.
SPECIFICATION:
ITEM |
UNIT |
SPECIFICATION |
Appearance |
– |
White Particle or Powder |
Assay, % |
% |
98.0-102.0 |
Specific Rotation |
– |
+14.5°~16.5° |
Transmittance, % |
% |
NLT. 95 |
Loss on Drying, % |
% |
NMT. 4.0 |
PH |
– |
4.5~6.5 |
Heavy Metals, ppm |
ppm |
NMT. 10.0 |
Arsenic, ppm |
ppm |
Max. 3.0 |
Pb, ppm |
ppm |
Max. 1.0 |
5-benzyl-3.6-dioxo-2- piperazineacetic acid, % |
% |
NMT. 1.5 |
Residue on Ignition, % |
% |
Max. 0.2 |
Other Related Substances, % |
% |
NMT. 2.0 |
Organic volatile impurities |
– |
Passes |
Conductivity, us/cm |
us/cm |
Max. 30 |
PACKING: 25kg/Cartons, inside liner
STORAGE: Store unopened under 20? In dry conditions, away from direct sunlight. When opened, store under 20? in original container in dry conditions, away from direct sunlight.