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IUPAC name
(3S)-3-[3-(3-Hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)propylamino]-4-[[(2S)-1-methoxy-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino]-4-oxobutanoic acid
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Systematic IUPAC name
N-[N-[3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)propyl]-α-L-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester
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3D model (Jmol)
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E number | E969 (glazing agents, ...) |
PubChem CID
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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).
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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.