L-Phenylalanine, FCCIV

[C9H11NO2]

Description:

            Other name: L-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid. Molecular weight: 165.2. 

            CAS#63-91-2.

 

Application:

            Food and pharmaceutical industry.

 

Appearance:

            Crystalline.

 

Specifications:

 

Specs

Typical

Assay:

98.5% - 101.5%

99.1%

Specific rotation [a]D20:

-33.0°- -35.2°

-33.9°

Loss on drying:

0.3% Max.

0.16%

Residue on ignition:

0.1% Max.

0.07%

Arsenic (As):

1.5 ppm Max.

<1.5 ppm

Heavy Metals(as Pb):

20 ppm Max.

<20 ppm

Lead (Pb):

10 ppm Max.

<10 ppm

 

Packing:

            Packed in 25Kg paper drum.

 

Storage conditions:

            Conditions of high humidity and elevated temperatures should be avoided.

 

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Revised Aug. 2, 2000