Description

Aspartame is a high-intensity, non-caloric artificial sweetener approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose. Its primary value lies in providing significant sweetness without the associated calories or glycemic impact, making it a cornerstone of modern low-calorie and sugar-free product development. This ingredient is essential for manufacturers in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to create palatable reduced-sugar alternatives. Aspartame CAS NO 7421-84-3 is known for its clean, sugar-like taste profile without the bitter or metallic aftertaste common to some other sweeteners.

Application

• Carbonated & Non-Carbonated Beverages: Widely used in diet sodas, flavored waters, and ready-to-drink teas as a primary sweetener.
• Food Products: Key ingredient in sugar-free or reduced-sugar items such as desserts, yogurt, chewing gum, and tabletop sweeteners.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Formulations: Used to improve the palatability of syrups, chewable tablets, and liquid medications without adding sugar.
• Dairy Products: Applied in light or sugar-free versions of ice cream, flavored milk, and other dairy-based desserts.
• Confectionery: Essential for producing sugar-free hard candies, chocolates, and gelatin desserts.
• Bakery Fillings & Toppings: Used in applications where high-temperature exposure is limited, such as in fillings for pastries and fruit toppings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aspartame
CAS No.	7421-84-3
Molecular Formula	C14H18N2O5
Molecular Weight	294.31 g/mol
Synonyms	N-L-α-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester; APM; 3-Amino-N-(α-carboxyphenethyl)succinamic acid N-methyl ester; Equal; NutraSweet; Canderel; Tri-Sweet; E951
EINECS	231-026-0

Quality Control

Our Aspartame is manufactured and tested to meet stringent global standards, including Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and other relevant pharmacopoeial specifications where applicable. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing for identity, potency, and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting critical parameters such as assay, specific rotation, and impurity profiles are available upon request to ensure full traceability and compliance for your applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking or degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White, crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on dried basis)
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	+14.5° to +16.5°
Loss on Drying	≤ 4.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.2%
Transmittance	≥ 0.95
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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