abstract |
Dipeptides of the formula: ##EQU1## wherein n is an integer from 0 to 5, R 1 is an alkyl, alkylaryl or alicyclic radical, and R 2 is a cycloalkenyl radical, and, in addition, may be phenyl when n is 0. The carbon marked with an asterisk is always of the L-configuration. These compounds have a sweet taste and are useful as sweetening agents. |