Aspartame

C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₅

IUPAC: N-L-alpha-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester

CAS: 22839-47-0

Overview

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener about 200 times sweeter than sugar. It is used in over 6,000 food products worldwide.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	18	1.0080
Carbon	C	14	12.0110
Nitrogen	N	2	14.0070
Oxygen	O	5	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×18

6.2%

Carbon ×14

57.1%

Nitrogen ×2

9.5%

Oxygen ×5

27.2%

Uses

• Artificial sweetener
• Diet soft drinks
• Sugar-free gum

Fun Facts

✦ Discovered accidentally in 1965 when a chemist licked his finger while researching ulcer drugs

Safety

⚠ Dangerous for PKU patients

Structure

SMILES

COC(=O)C(CC1=CC=CC=C1)NC(=O)C(CC(=O)O)N

Properties

Type: organic
State: solid
Molar Mass: 294.30 g/mol
Density: 1.3470 g/cm³
Melting Point: 246.0 °C
Solubility: slightly soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 294.1216
XLogP: -2.7
TPSA: 119.0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 3
H-Bond Acceptors: 6
Rotatable Bonds: 8
Heavy Atoms: 21
Complexity: 380.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspartame?

Aspartame (C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₅) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name N-L-alpha-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester.

What is the molecular weight of Aspartame?

Aspartame has a molar mass of 294.3 g/mol.

What state is Aspartame at room temperature?

Aspartame is a solid at room temperature.

Is Aspartame organic or inorganic?

Aspartame is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Aspartame?

Aspartame (C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₅) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).