NEOTAME
New specifications prepared at the 61st JECFA (2003) and published in FNP 52 Add 11(2003). An ADI of 0 – 2 mg/kg bw was established at the
61st JECFA (2003).
SYNONYMS INS No. 961
DEFINITION Neotame is manufactured in single process in which aspartame and 3,3-dimethylbutyraldehyde are reacted together in a methanol solution in the presence of hydrogen. Neotame is isolated by removal of methanol, followed by washing and drying.
Chemical names N-[N-(3,3-Dimethylbutyl)-L-α-aspartyl]- L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester
C.A.S. number 165450-17-9
Chemical formula C20H30N2O5
Formula weight 378.47
Assay Not less than 97.0% and not more than 102.0% on the anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION White to off-white powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Sweetener, flavour enhancer
