Description

L-α-Aspartyl-D-Phenylalanine Methyl Ester is a high-intensity artificial sweetener dipeptide. This compound is valued for its clean, sugar-like taste profile and high potency, making it a key ingredient in modern food and beverage formulation. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to reduce sugar and calorie content in their products.

Application

• Food & Beverage Sweetener: A core ingredient in sugar-free and reduced-calorie products such as soft drinks, tabletop sweeteners, dairy products, and desserts.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a flavor-masking agent and sweetening component in syrups, chewable tablets, and liquid medications to improve palatability.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into vitamin mixes, protein powders, and health supplements to enhance taste without adding sugar.
• Confectionery Production: Essential for manufacturing sugar-free candies, chewing gum, chocolates, and baked goods.
• Personal Care Products: Used in oral care items like toothpaste and mouthwash to provide a pleasant, sweet flavor.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-α-Aspartyl-D-Phenylalanine Methyl Ester
CAS No.	22839-65-2
Molecular Formula	C14H18N2O5
Molecular Weight	294.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Aspartame; APM; 3-Amino-N-(α-carboxyphenethyl)succinamic acid N-methyl ester; L-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester; NutraSweet; Equal; Canderel; E951
EINECS	245-261-3

Quality Control

Our L-α-Aspartyl-D-Phenylalanine Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality systems. It is tested to ensure compliance with major international standards, including Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and pharmaceutical-grade (USP/EP) specifications where applicable. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White, crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0%
Specific Rotation	+14.5° to +16.5°
Loss on Drying	≤ 4.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.2%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual ≤ 0.5%; Total ≤ 1.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.