General description
Asp-Phe methyl ester (aspartame, APM, ASP), a dipeptide ester, is made up of phenyl alanine and aspartic acid. Its genotoxic effects have been investigated. Its interaction with certain hydrocolloids has been studied.
Application
Asp-Phe methyl ester is used for the preparation of Ad libitum Standard Chow, with ad libitum drinking water (animals control diet) containing Asp-Phe methyl ester. It is also used for the TFA diet preparation (TFA diet with ad lib drinking water contains Asp-Phe methyl ester.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Asp-Phe methyl ester (Asp-Phe-OMe) is used as a synthetic sweeter, sugar substitute. Asp-Phe methyl ester is being studied for a variety of potential benefits as a nutrition supplement, such as the delay of osteoarthritis and modulation of rheumatoid factor activity. Asp-Phe methyl ester is being studied for its effect on thrombin activity and blood clotting.
- UPC:
- 51385617
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- A5139-1G