ASPARTIC ACID- ▸ Aspartame raw material: Feedstock for aspartame sweetener manufacture.
- ▸ Peptide synthesis: Raw material for peptide pharmaceutical synthesis.
- ▸ Nutritional supplement: Amino-acid ingredient and food flavoring.
- ▸ Culture media: Component of microbiological culture media.
- ▸ Chelating agent: Metal complexation.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →L-Aspartic Acid (CAS 56-84-8) is a non-essential dicarboxylic alpha-amino acid (C4H7NO4). It is used as a raw material in the manufacture of the sweetener aspartame and of peptide pharmaceuticals, as a nutritional supplement and food flavoring agent, in culture-media preparation, and as a chelating/metal-complexing agent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L-Aspartic Acid used for?
L-Aspartic Acid (CAS 56-84-8) is a non-essential dicarboxylic alpha-amino acid (C4H7NO4) used as a raw material in the manufacture of the sweetener aspartame and of peptide pharmaceuticals, as a nutritional supplement and food flavoring agent, in culture-media preparation, and as a chelating/metal-complexing agent. RawSource supplies FCC-grade material in bulk.
Is L-aspartic acid an acid?
Yes. It is a dicarboxylic amino acid bearing two carboxyl groups plus an amino group (C4H7NO4, CAS 56-84-8), giving it an acidic character in solution. This is also what makes it useful as a chelating/metal-complexing agent and an aspartame feedstock.
What grade is RawSource L-Aspartic Acid?
This material is offered to FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) specification, which defines identity, assay, and purity limits for food-grade use. Each lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis documenting conformance and an SDS. Contact us to confirm the current specification for your application.
How is L-Aspartic Acid sold in bulk and what does it cost?
It is supplied as a crystalline powder in industrial packaging (bags, drums) sized for food, supplement, and synthesis use. Pricing depends on grade and order volume, so we quote per request rather than list a fixed price; contact us for bulk pack sizes, MOQ, lead time, and a current quote. CoA and SDS are provided with every shipment.
What is the CAS number and HS code for L-Aspartic Acid?
It is CAS 56-84-8 with molecular formula C4H7NO4. As an amino acid it is classified under HS subheading 2922.49. Full identity and specification data accompany each order on the CoA.