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.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 200-291-6
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
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.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of L-Aspartic Acid (Aspartic Acid)?
L-Aspartic Acid (Aspartic Acid) (CAS 56-84-8) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 200-291-6).