L-Phenylalanine, N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-_-aspartyl-, 2-methyl ester

At a glance

Neotame (N‑(N‑(3,3‑dimethylbutyl)‑L‑α‑aspartyl)‑L‑phenylalanine 2‑methyl ester) is a synthetically produced amino‑acid‑derived ester, used in perfumery for its intense sweet, sugar‑like, fruity note.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
amino‑acid ester (artificial sweetener)
CAS number
165450-17-9
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01