Aspartame, the artificial sweetener marketed under the name NutraSweet, is a methyl ester of a dipeptide. The

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Aspartame, the artificial sweetener marketed under the name NutraSweet, is a methyl ester of a dipeptide. The structure of aspartame is

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a. What two amino acids are used to prepare aspartame?

b. There is concern that methanol may be produced by the decomposition of aspartame. From what portion of the molecule can methanol be produced? Write an equation for this reaction.

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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 9780618946907

6th Edition

Authors: Steven S Zumdahl

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