DESCRIPTION

White, oderless crystals or crystalline powder having a slightly acid taste. It is slightly soluble in water but insoluble in alcohol and in ether.It melts at about 270.

Chemical Name

L-Aminosuccinic Acid

Molecular Formula

C₄H₇NO₄

Structural Formula

Molecular Weight

133.10

SPECIFICATION
(FCCIV,1996)

Identification

Corresponds

Assay(as C₄H₇NO₄) 

98.5% - 101.5%(Calculated on the dried basis)

Heavy Metals(as Pb)

10mg/kg Max

Lead

5mg/kg Max

Loss On Drying

0.25% Max

Residue on Ignition

0.1% Max

Specific Rotation

+24.5 ~+26.0(after drying)

Arsenic(as As)

2mg/kg Max

MAIN FUNCTION AND PURPOSE

L-Aspartic acid can be added into cool drinks as nutrition supplement. It is used in medicine as ammoniac detoxicating agent, hepar function accelerator or fatigue refresher. And it can also be used in biochemical reagent, medium and intermediate in organic synthesis.

PACKING

25KG net in Plastic Woven Bag lined with PE bag, 18MT/20FCL(on pallet) or 20MT/20FCL(without pallet).

STORAGE

Kept airtightly in a light-proof, dry and cool place.