L-Aspartic acid
ALDRICH/W365601 - ≥98%, FG
Synonym: (S)-(+)-Aminosuccinic acid; (S)-Aminobutanedioic acid
CAS Number: 56-84-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H7NO4
Molecular Weight: 133.10
EC Number: 200-291-6
MDL Number: MFCD00002616
Linear Formula: HO2CCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
biological source | synthetic |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
InChI | 1S/C4H7NO4/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3 |
InChI key | CKLJMWTZIZZHCS-REOHCLBHSA |
mp | >300 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
optical activity | [α]/D 24.0 to 26.0°, c = 8 in hydrochloric acid (6 N HCl) |
organoleptic | odorless |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 |
FDA 21 CFR 172.320 | |
SMILES string | N[C@@H](CC(O)=O)C(O)=O |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Principal neurotransmitter for fast synaptic excitation. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥98% |
mp | >300 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
FEMA Number | 3656 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |