Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
22839-47-0
Standard:
BP,
Sweeteners
Aspartame is a low-calorie artificial sweetener produced via enzymatic synthesis. Its chemical structure is C14H18N2O5 (CAS: 22839-47-0). The compound consists of two amino acids, phenylalanine and aspartic acid.
Contraindicated for patients with phenylketonuria. Store in cool, dry conditions away from moisture to prevent degradation into diketopiperazine.