Molecular Formula: C5H9NO2
CAS: 147-85-3
Properties: achromaticity or white crystalline or white crystalline powder. trimetric system is anhydride and monoclinic system containing one crystal water. Odorless and special sweet, be hygroscopicity if impurity. Different with other amino acids because of it is imino acid. Easily soluble in water(154.46mg/100mL, 20℃). Soluble in ethanol(1.18mg/100mL,19℃), Insoluble in ether and isopropanol.
Usage: nutritional supplements; flavoring agent, Arised aminocarbonyl reaction and produced special flavoring agent when heated with sugar.
Application: food, seasoning, spice.
Quality Standard: CP2005 2nd edition
Items |
Standard |
specific rotation |
-84.5°―-86.0° |
acidity(pH value) |
5.9―6.9 |
aqueous luminousness(%) |
98.0 min |
chloride(%) |
0.02 max |
ammonium salt(%) |
0.02 max |
sulfate(%) |
0.02 max |
iIron(ppm) |
10 max |
heavy metal(ppm) |
10 max |
arsenic(ppm) |
1 max |
other amino acids(%) |
0.5 max |
drying shrinkage(%) |
0.3 max |
ignition residue(%) |
0.1max |
content(%) |
98.5 min |
Packaging: 25KG / box
Transportation: avoid sun and rain, be transported as general chemicals but with no toxic, hazard materials.
Storage: stored in dry clean dark environment, and not be mixed with toxic substances to avoid contamination. Shelf life: two years |