Aspartame (Regular Granular)
Chemical Name
N-L-α-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester
CAS Number
22839-47-0
Molecular Formula
C14H18N2O5
Molecular Weight
294.31
Molecular Structure
Packing
25kg/drum
Storage
Store under dry and cool condition, and keep product air-tight.
Application
Used as a low-calorie sweetener in food, beverages and dietary supplements.
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Specification
Appearance
White crystalline Granular
Assay (Titrimetric)
98.0% to 102.0% (dried basis) w/w
· Specific Rotation [α]D20
+14.5° to +16.5°
Loss on Drying
≤ 4.5%
Residue on Ignition (Sulphated Ash)
≤ 0.2%
Diketopiperazine (DKP)
(5-Benzyl-3, 6-Dioxo-2-Piperazineacetic Acid)
≤ 1.5% w/w
Residual Solvents
In Conformity with USP
Other Related Substances
≤ 2.0% w/w
Transmittance
≥ 95.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
≤ 10 mg/kg
Lead
≤ 1 mg/kg
pH
4.5 to 6.0 units
Particle Size
20-60 mesh
Standard
FCC XII/USP 43