Asp-Phe methyl ester
SIGMA/A5139 - ≥98%
Synonym: N-(L-α-Aspartyl)-L-phenylalanine methyl ester; Asp-Phe-OMe; Aspartame
CAS Number: 22839-47-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C14H18N2O5
Molecular Weight: 294.30
EC Number: 245-261-3
MDL Number: MFCD00002724
Linear Formula: HOOCCH2CH(NH2)CONHCH(CH2C6H5)COOCH3
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥98% |
color | white to off-white |
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C14H18N2O5/c1-21-14(20 |
InChI key | IAOZJIPTCAWIRG-QWRGUYRKSA |
Quality Level | 200 |
SMILES string | COC(=O)[C@H](Cc1ccccc1)NC |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
sweetness | 160-200 × sucrose |
Application: | Asp-Phe methyl ester is used for the preparation of Ad libitum Standard Chow, with ad libitum drinking water (animals control diet) containing Asp-Phe methyl ester. It is also used for the TFA diet preparation (TFA diet with ad lib drinking water contains Asp-Phe methyl ester. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Asp-Phe methyl ester (Asp-Phe-OMe) is used as a synthetic sweeter, sugar substitute. Asp-Phe methyl ester is being studied for a variety of potential benefits as a nutrition supplement, such as the delay of osteoarthritis and modulation of rheumatoid factor activity. Asp-Phe methyl ester is being studied for its effect on thrombin activity and blood clotting. |
General description: | Asp-Phe methyl ester (aspartame, APM, ASP), a dipeptide ester, is made up of phenyl alanine and aspartic acid. Its genotoxic effects have been investigated. Its interaction with certain hydrocolloids has been studied. |
Packaging: | 1, 5, 25 g in poly bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥98% |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 12352108 |