Aspartame Dipeptide Structure
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Aspartame is a popular sugar substitute. Unlike other artificial sweeteners, aspartame is a dipeptide composed of two amino acids, phenylalanine (Phe) and aspartic acid (Asp), and has the molecular formula C14H18N2O5.
Note the change in nitrogen atom geometry from tetrahedral to planar when forming a peptide bond. Use our free 3D Molecular Model Builder to list the parts of up to 10 amino acids. He will need to add a planar nitrogen for every peptide linkage you want to build.
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Thanks for the feedback. The rigid bonds are great for chair boat flips but eventually wear out with repeated use. The clear bonds are tougher to work with at first but eventually loosen up enough to make them easier to use. They will last over many more uses which is good if you are taking chemistry as a degree.