Cyclo(-Asp-Phe)

CAS: 5262-10-2

Ref. 01-4016611

Product Information

• Name: Cyclo(-Asp-Phe)
• Synonyms: Aspartame-Related Compound A
• Brand: Bachem
• Description: Aspartame Impurity A, the diketopiperazine cyclo(Asp-Phe), is the major degradation product of aspartame in food, e.g. during heating. Hence, the pure material is an important reference substance for the analysis of foodstuffs containing this sweetener.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 262.27
• Formula: C₁₃H₁₄N₂O₄
• Purity: > 99%
• Color/Form: White Powder