Aspartame

C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₅

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

CAS: 22839-47-0

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 18 1,0080
Carbon C 14 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 5 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

H
6,2%
C
57,1%
O
27,2%

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Dangerous for PKU patients

Structure

SMILES

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

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
294,30 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,3470 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
246,0 °C
Kelarutan
slightly soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
294,1216
XLogP
-2,7
TPSA
119,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
8
Heavy Atoms
21
Complexity
380,0

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).