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L-Aspartic acid

L-Aspartic acid chemical structure
CAS Number56-84-8
FormulaHO2CCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
Mol. Weight133.10 g/mol

What is L-Aspartic acid?

L-Aspartic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 56-84-8 and molecular formula HO2CCH2CH(NH2)CO2H. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

HO2CCH2CH(NH2)CO2H

Molecular Weight

133.10 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥98% (HPLC)

Impurities

≤0.0005% Phosphorus (P)
≤0.1% Insoluble matter

Solubility

H2O: soluble5 mg/mL
0.5 M HCl: soluble50 mg/mL (with heat)
1 M NaOH: soluble50 mg/mL

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Precautionary Statements

P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

>300 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Ignition Residue

≤0.1%

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.05%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.05%

Cation Traces

Al: ≤0.0005%
Ca: ≤0.001%
Cu: ≤0.0005%
Fe: ≤0.0005%
K: ≤0.005%
Mg: ≤0.0005%
NH4+: ≤0.05%
Na: ≤0.005%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Zn: ≤0.0005%

EC Number

200-291-6

WGK Germany

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