Structure:
[Molecular Formula]: C₉H₁₁NO₂
[Molecular weight]: 165.19
[Properties]: White scaly crystal or white crystal powder, with special smell and bitterness. It'll be melted and decomposed at about 283℃ slightly soluble in water and ether.
[Usage]: L-Phenylalanine is one of the eight essential amino acids, mainly used as Food enhancing agent, functions as an antidepressant, helps improve memory, and maintains mood elevation. It is a main raw material for the synthesis of Aspartame. It's available for formatting complex amino acid perfusion.
Quality standard as FCC IV, USP23, AJI97 or according to buyer's requirement.

Items

Food Grade(FCC IV)

Medical Grade(USP23)

Assay(Dry Matter)

98.5%-101.5%

99.0%-100.5%

Specific Rotation

-33.2-35.2

-33.5 -35.0

Chloride(Cl)

--

≤0.05%

Sulfate(SO₄)

--

≤0.03%

Iron(Fe)

--

≤30ppm

Heavy metals (Pb)

≤20ppm

≤15ppm

Lead(Pb)

≤10ppm

--

Arsenic (As₂O₃)

≤1.5ppm

≤15ppm

Other amino acids

--

conforms

Loss on drying

≤0.3%

≤0.3%

Residue on ignition

≤0.1%

≤0.1%

PH value

--

5.4-6.0

[Packing]: In kraft paper bags or in fiber drum of 25KG net each.
[Transport and Storage]: Handle with cares to avoid damaging the package, protects them from sunshine or rain. Don't transport it with poisonous or harmful goods. Stored in shaded, cool and dry places.