BASIC SALTS OF N-N-(3,3-DIMETHYLBUTYL)-L-α-ASPARTYL-L-PHE NYLALANINE 1-METHYL ESTER

摘要

Dipeptide sweeteners are disclosed that are basic salts of N-[N-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-L-α-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine 1-methyl ester represented by formula (I) wherein Xm+ is selected from the group consisting of Na?+, K+, Al3+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Ca2+, Mg2+, NH¿4?+ and Zn2+; Qs-¿ is absent or a physiologically acceptable counter anion; and m-s=n. Also disclosed is a liquid low-calorie sweetener containing such basic salts.