| CAS# | 22839-47-0 |
| Formula | C14H18N2O5 |
| INS Number | 951 |
| E Number | E951 |
| Synonyms | Sweet dipeptide; Canderel |
| Groups / Uses | Flavor & Fragrance, Food & Beverage, Food Additives, Sweetener |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Aspartame?
Aspartame is a low-calorie artificial sweetener used in many sugar-free and “diet” products like sodas, gum, and sweeteners for coffee.
Where is Aspartame is found?
Aspartame is found in many foods and drinks, including diet soda, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, breakfast cereals, and medications.
Is Aspartame safe to consume?
Aspartame has been extensively studied and is considered safe by many food safety organizations, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Aspartame to users/customers for Food & Beverages and Personal care & Pharmaceuticals.
Aspartame Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White, Crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol |
| pH of a 0.8% solution | 4.5-6.0 |
| Assay | NLT 98.0%-NMT 102.0% |
| 5-Benzyl-3,6-dioxo-2-piperazineacetic acid | NMT 1.5% |
| Lead | NMT 1mg/kg |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 4.5% |
| Other Related Substances | NMT 2.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.2% |