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(S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid

Product Code01538ABRANDBio-Chem
GradeFor BiochemistryCAS No61-90.5
Purity99%Molecular Weight131.13
H.S.Code2922.49900Shelf Life60 Months
Molecular FormulaC6H13NO2

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °CSolidColour White shining powder
Solubility in water [% weight]Soluble in waterMelting point/ Freezing point [°C]>300 °C
Density [g/cm3]1.293

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Specification

Appearance
White crystalline powder
Assay (by HClO4 titration)
Min 99.0%
Specific optical rotation ([?]20/D; c=4 in 6 M HCl; on dried substance)
+14.9 to +16.50 °
pH (1% solution)
5.5 – 7.0
Appearance of solution
Passes test
Insoluble matter in HCl 1 mol/L
Passes test
Loss on drying (at 105°C)
Max 0.2%
Residue on ignition (as SO4)
Max 0.1%
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.02%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.03%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.001%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.001%
Ammonium (NH4)
Max 0.02%
Foreign amino acids
Max 0.3%
Other ninhydrin positive substances (as glycine)
Max 0.1%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS02, GHS05
Signal Word: Danger

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