Neotame is an artificial sweetener made by NutraSweet that is between 7,000 and 13,000 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar). In the European Union, it is known by the E number E961. It is moderately heat-stable, extremely potent, rapidly metabolized, completely eliminated, and does not appear to accumulate in the body.
· Appearance: white powder
· Assay: 99%min
· CAS No.: 165450-17-9
· Molecular formula: C20H30N2O5
· Molecular weight: 378.46
Specification:
Item |
Specification |
Test result |
Characters |
A white or almost white crystalline powder |
A white crystalline powder |
Infrared spectrum |
To match with the working standard |
Complies |
Water |
Not more than 5.0% |
4.15% |
Residual solvents |
Meets the requirements |
Complies |
Specific rotation |
-40.0° ∼ -43.4° |
-40.4° |
Related substances |
Not more than 2.0% |
1.27% |
Lead |
Not more than 2ppm |
Complies |
Residue on ignition |
Not more than 0.1% |
0.1% |
Assay |
97.0%∼ 102.0% |
98.73% |
PH |
5.0∼ 7.0 |
5.44 |
Melting Point |
81∼ 85 |
80.9∼ 83.4 |
Total Aerobic Bacteria |
250cfu/g |
120cfu/g |
Coliform |
10mpn/g |
Complies |
Fungi |
100cfu/g |
Complies |
Solubility (25) |
100g per 100g of ethanol |
Complies |
∼ 1.3g per 100g of water |
Complies |
Packaging details:
Packaging details: |
25kg/drum with double plastic bags inside; packed in a cardboard drum or fiber HDPE drum. |
Storage: |
Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from moisture and strong, direct light/heat |
Shelf Life: |
5 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. |