L-Alanine
INTRODUCTION:
[Product]:L- ALANINE
[Molecular formula]:C3H7NO2
[Structural formula]:CH3CH(NH2)COOH
[Molecular weight]:89.09
[Descriptions]: White crystalline powder, odorless, with special sweet taste. Melting point 297℃. Soluble in water.
[Quality standard]: AJI97, FCC IV, or at Buyer’s option.
Item | Pharmaceutical grade AJI 97 | Food grade |
Appearance | White crystalline powder | White crystalline powder |
Content (dry basis) | 99%~101% | 98.5%~101.5% |
Specific optical rotation | +14.3°~ +15.2° | +13.5°~ +15.5° |
Loss on drying ≤ | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Chloride ≤ | 0.02% | - |
Sulfate ≤ | 0.02% | - |
Heavy metals ≤ | 0.001% | 0.002% |
Arsenic(As) ≤ | 0.0001% | 0.00015% |
Residue on ignition ≤ | 0.1% | 0.2% |
[USES]: As preservative, flavoring in food and beverage.
[Packing]:In craft paper sacks or paperboard barrels of 25kg each, or at Buyer’s option.
[Transportation]:Handle with care to avoid damage on packaging. Protect from sunlight and rain. The product is non-dangerous, keep it away from poisonous and harmful substances in transit.
[Storage]:Keep in cool and dry place.
Alanine is a small non-essential amino acid in humans, Alanine is one of the most widely used for protein construction and is involved in the metabolism of tryptophan and vitamin pyridoxine. Alanine is an important source of energy for muscles and central nervous system, strengthens the immune system, helps in the metabolism of sugars and organic acids, and displays a cholesterol-reducing effect in animals.
Food grade: it is mainly used in food to increase the seasoning effect of condiments. It is used as a nutritional supplement in health food and beverage. Industrial grade: in medicine, it is the main component of various amino acid preparations.
IUPAC
(2S)-2-aminopropanoic acid