Property

white monocline or column-like crystal, sweet taste, sublime in vacuum; soluble in water, very slightly soluble in ethanol and methanol, insoluble in ether, melting point is 271～273oC(decomposed).

Molecular formula

C₉H₁₁NO₂

Structural formula

Molecular weight

165.19

Quality index

Assay(dy basis)

98.0%～101.0%

Drying loss

≤0.20%

Ignition residue

≤0.1%

Chloride[C1--]

≤0.02%

Arsenic(As )

≤2ppm

Heavy metal (pb)

≤10ppm

Use

Mainly used as amino acid pharmaceuticals in medical and food industries, it is the main material for the production of Vitasweet a-APM.

Packing

25kg cardboard drum or upon clients' requests.

Storage

Sealed, aviod light, in cool and dry place