Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Thaumatin (CAS: 53850-34-3)?
Answer
Thaumatin (CAS: 53850-34-3) is a sweet protein with a crystalline form. It has a molecular weight of approximately 28,000 Da. Thaumatin is highly soluble in water and has good stability under acidic and alkaline conditions. Its sweetness is about 2000 times that of sucrose, making it a valuable sweetener. Chemically, it is resistant to enzymatic degradation and heat treatment, which contributes to its stability in food products.
About
CAS No
53850-34-3
English Name
Thaumatin
Molecular Formula
C19H29N3O3S
Molecular Weight
379.5 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)NC1=CC=C(C=C1)S(=O)(=O)N2CCN(CC2)C3CCCCCC3
InChIKey
IVPOQXWRUMMORK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 08:06
