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Crystal of (2R,4R)-monatin potassium salt and sweetener composition containing same

US7553974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2005
Grant dateJun 30, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D209/20
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Crystals of (2R,4R)-monatin potassium salt which exhibit an X-ray powder diffraction pattern having characteristic peaks at diffraction angles 2θ of 5.5°, 7.2°, 8.1°, 8.9°, and 16.3°, by powder X-ray diffraction (Cu—Kα radiation), are superior in sweetness, preservation stability, solubility, and color stability.

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