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Advantame

Advantame
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Names
IUPAC name
(3S)-3-[3-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)propylamino]-4-[[(2S)-1-methoxy-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino]-4-oxobutanoic acid
Systematic IUPAC name
N-[N-[3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)propyl]-α-L-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester
Identifiers
3D model (Jmol)
ChemSpider
E number E969 (glazing agents, ...)
PubChem CID
Properties
C24H30N2O7
Molar mass 458.51 g·mol−1
Appearance white to yellow powder
Melting point 99.3–101.5 °C (210.7–214.7 °F; 372.4–374.6 K)
Slightly soluble
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Advantame is a non-caloric sweetener from Japan's Ajinomoto Co. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved advantame for general use in foods and beverages except meat and poultry as a food additive. It is synthesized from isovanillin and aspartame.

Advantame is classified as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association for use in dairy, frozen desserts, beverages, and chewing gum (FEMA #: 4716).

Animal studies have found no evidence for carcinogenicity or developmental toxicity.



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