L-ASPARTIC ACID
L-ASPARTIC ACID For Biochemistry
Confirms to USP
Short Name: L-ASPARTIC ACID
Synonym: (S)-(+)-Aminosuccinic acid, (S)-Aminobutanedioic acid
Basic Details
Article No.
LG0508
Grade
For Biochemistry
Purity
98.5%
CAS No.
56-84-8
HS Code
2922.4990
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White crystalline
pH value
2.8
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
> 300 °C
Density [g/cm3]
1.661
Solubility in water [% weight]
Slightly soluble in water
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
-3.9
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Assay
98.5 - 101.5%
Specific optical rotation ([α]20/D)
+24 deg to +26 deg
Residue on ignition
Max 0.1%
Identification
Passes test
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.02%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.03%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.001%
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.001%
Loss on drying (at 105°C ; 3 hrs)
Max 0.5%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazardous Statement
H319
Precaution Statement
P305 + P351 + P338