Aspartame
- CAS NO. : 22839-47-0
- CAT NO. : PH-EXC-9470
Physical State: Solid powder or crystalline form
Color/Appearance: White to almost-white
Melting Point: 242-248 °C
Boiling Point: ~ 436 °C (estimated)
Density: ~ 1.2051 g/cm³ (estimated)
Solubility: Sparingly soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol (96%); practically insoluble in non-polar solvents like hexane or methylene chloride
pKa: About 3.19 and 7.87 (in H₂O, 25 °C, ionic strength ~0.1 NaCl)
Storage Conditions: Store at cool-dark place (< 15-25 °C), avoid moisture; recommended 2-8 °C in some sources for long-term stability
Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₅
Molecular Weight: 294.30-294.31 g/mol