ASPARTAME
Prepared at the 25th JECFA (1981), published in FNP 19 (1981) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 57th JECFA
(2001) An ADI of 0-40 mg/kg bw was established at the 25th JECFA (1981)
SYNONYMS Aspartyl phenylalanine methyl ester: APM; INS No. 951
DEFINITION
Chemical names 3-Amino-N-(alpha-carbomethoxy-phenethyl)-succinamic acid, N-L-alphaaspartyl-L-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester
C.A.S. number 22839-47-0
Chemical formula C14H18N2O5
Formula weight 294.31
Assay Not less than 98% and not more than 102% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White, odourless, crystalline powder, having a strong sweet taste
FUNCTIONAL USES Sweetener
