Aspartic Acid

C₄H₇NO₄

IUPAC: (2S)-2-Aminobutanedioic acid

CAS: 56-84-8

Overview

Aspartic acid is a non-essential amino acid that plays a key role in the urea cycle and nucleotide synthesis. It is one of two components of the sweetener aspartame.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 7 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 4 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×7
5.3%
C
Carbon ×4
36.1%
N
Nitrogen ×1
10.5%
O
Oxygen ×4
48.1%

Uses

  • • Aspartame production
  • • Pharmaceutical
  • • Detergent builder

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The name aspartame comes from combining aspartic acid and phenylalanine

Structure

SMILES

C(C(C(=O)O)N)C(=O)O

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
133.10 g/mol
Density
1.6600 g/cm³
Melting Point
270.0 °C
Solubility
5.4 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
133.0375
XLogP
-2.8
TPSA
101.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
9
Complexity
133.0

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 Aspartic Acid?
Aspartic Acid (C₄H₇NO₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2-Aminobutanedioic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Aspartic Acid?
Aspartic Acid has a molar mass of 133.1 g/mol.
What state is Aspartic Acid at room temperature?
Aspartic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Aspartic Acid organic or inorganic?
Aspartic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Aspartic Acid?
Aspartic Acid (C₄H₇NO₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).