beta-Asp-Phe methyl ester

CAS: 22839-61-8

Ref. 3D-FA53587

Product Information

• Name: beta-Asp-Phe methyl ester
• Synonyms: b-L-Aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ether, .beta.-Aspartame, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</smallcap>-Phenylalanine, <smallcap>L</span>-β-aspartyl-, 2-methyl ester, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</smallcap>-Phenylalanine, N-<smallcap>L</span>-β-aspartyl-, 1-methyl ester, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</smallcap>-β-Aspartyl-<smallcap>L</span>-phenylalanine methyl ester, Asparagine, N-(α-carboxyphenethyl)-, N-methyl ester, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-, H-.beta.-Asp-Phe-OMe, N-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</smallcap>-β-Aspartyl-<smallcap>L</span>-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester, beta-Asp-Phe Methylester, methyl L-beta-aspartyl-L-phenylalaninate, β-Aspartame
• CAS: 22839-61-8

Description

The beta-Asp-Phe methyl ester is a sweetener that is used in many different food and drink products. It is a mixture of the amino acid phenylalanine, methylester and chrysanthemum petal extract. The beta-Asp-Phe methyl ester is used as a buffer to achieve the desired pH for the product. Beta-Asp-Phe methyl ester is also used as an anti-tumour agent, which has been shown to be effective against breast cancer cells. This compound can be synthesized using ammonium formate and chromatography to isolate the desired product.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 294.3 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%