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L-Phenylalanine 99% For Biochemistry
(S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropionic acid

Product Code.
01983
Grade
For Biochemistry
Purity
98%
CAS No.
63-91-2
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight
165.19
H.S.Code
2922.49900
Shelf Life
60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White crystalline
Odour
Odorless
pH value
5 - 7 at 16.5 g/l at 25 °C
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
270 - 275 °C
Density [g/cm3]
1.29
Solubility in water [% weight]
16.5 g/l at 20 °C - completely soluble

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Specification

Appearance
White or almost white crystalline powder
Assay (by HClO4 titration)
Min 99%
Specific optical rotation ([?]20/D; 20 g/L; water; calculated on dried substances)
-33.0° to -34.7°
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.001%
Ammonium (NH4)
Max 0.01%
Foreign amino acids
Max 0.3%
Other ninhydrin positive substances (as glycine)
Max 0.1%

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