Aspartamo

C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₅

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

CAS: 22839-47-0

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 18 1,0080
Carbono C 14 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 2 14,0070
Oxígeno O 5 15,9990

Composición elemental

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Dangerous for PKU patients

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
294,30 g/mol
Densidad
1,3470 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
246,0 °C
Solubilidad
slightly soluble

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
294,1216
XLogP
-2,7
TPSA
119,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
3
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
6
Enlaces rotables
8
Átomos pesados
21
Complejidad
380,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aspartamo?
Aspartamo (C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₅) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name N-L-alpha-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester.
What is the molecular weight of Aspartamo?
Aspartamo has a molar mass of 294.3 g/mol.
What state is Aspartamo at room temperature?
Aspartamo is a solid at room temperature.
Is Aspartamo organic or inorganic?
Aspartamo is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Aspartamo?
Aspartamo (C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₅) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Nitrógeno (N), Oxígeno (O).