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
C 4 H 7 NO 4
Structural Formula
Molecular Weight
133.10
SPECIFICATION
(FCCIV,1996)
Identification
Corresponds
Assay(as C 4 H 7 NO 4 )
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.