Name: Aspartame
Synonyms: L-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester; Equal; Nutrasweet
CAS No.: 22839-47-0
Molecular Formula: C14H18N2O5
Molecular Weight: 294.31
Molecular structure:

Melting point: 248-250º C
Alpha: 5.5° (c=4, 15N formic acid)
Specification: USP24
Appearance: White particle or granule
Assay(on dry basis): 98.0-102.0%
Taste: Pure

Specific rotation: +14.500---+16.500
Transmittance: 95%min
Loss on drying: 4.5%max
Residue on ignition: 0.2%max
PH: 4.5-6.5
Conductivity: 30s/cm max
Heavy metals(as Pb): 10ppm max
Arsenic: 3ppm max

Other relates substances: 2.0%max
5-BENZYL-3, 6 DIOXO-2PIPERAZINEACETIC ACID: NMT1.5%
Packing: 25kg/drum