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Specification

Concerning Product:
Article number 22839470SLY
Trade name / designation / denomination Aspartam, E951
CAS number 22839-47-0
Other names / synonyms•3-amino-4-[(1-methoxy-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl)amino]-4-oxobutanoic acid; •3-amino-N-(?-carbomethoxy-phenethyl)-succinamic acid-N-methyl ester; •3-amino-N-(α-carbomethoxy-phenethyl)-succinamic acid-N-methyl ester; •N-L-?Aspartyl-L-Phenylalanine-1-methyl ester; (3S)-3-Amino-4-[[(2S)-1-methoxy-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino]-4-oxobutanoic acid; •N-L-αAspartyl-L-Phenylalanine-1-methyl ester; (3S)-3-Amino-4-[[(2S)-1-methoxy-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino]-4-oxobutanoic acid; •aspartame;
EC number245-261-3
Customs tariff number / CN code / TARIC29242998
Molecular weight [g / mol]294.30312
FormulaC14H18N2O5


Parameter Test Method Specification Unit

Organoleptic test
Appearance white crystalline powder

Physical parameter
Loss on drying ≤ 4,5 %
pH value 4,5  –  6,0
Specific Optical Rotation [α]D20 (@ 20°C) ⨢ 14,5  –  ⨢ 16,5 °
Solubility in Ethanol: sparingly soluble
Solubility in water: sparingly soluble
Transmittance ≥ 95,0 %

Identity
Assay Titrimetric (dry) 98,0  –  102,0 %

Impurities
Residue on ignition ≤ 0,2 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb) ≤ 10 ppm
Impurity Diketopiperazine (5-Benzy1-3, 6-Dioxo-2-Piperazineacetic Acid): ≤ 1,5 %
Related substances ≤ 2,0 % [w/w]

Elemental Impurities
Arsenic (As) ≤ 3 ppm
Lead (Pb) ≤ 1 ppm

Organic volatile impurities
Org. volat. Imp. Total USP conform %

Microbiological data
Escherichia Coli. ≤ 0 CFU/g
Salmonella ≤ 0 CFU/g
Total Plate Count ≤ 100 CFU/g
Yeast and Mould ≤ 100 CFU/g

Particle size distribution
Particles < 100 mesh ≥ 80 %

Regulatory information:

Allergens statement: Possible allergenic components are:

  • artificial sweeteners
  • Phenylalanine (as part of aspartame molecure)
  • BSE/TSE statement: Product does not contain ingredients or is produced by raw materials of animal origin.

    GMO statement: Product does not contain ingredients or is produced by raw materials containing GMOs.


    Supplemental information:

    Released by manufacturer: 2016-06-17

    Shelf life: 5 years

    Derivation: synthetic

    Storage conditions: Store under dry and cool condition, and keep product air-tight.

    Complies with monographie: FCC IX/USP 37/E951

    Packing:

  • standard packaging = 25kg net weight with inner package of food used film bag in carton box or fiber drum
  • custom packaging is available
  • Regional origin: CN


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