Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White crystalline |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 210 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | Soluble in water |
Density [g/cm3] | 1.437 |
Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
Assay (by HClO4 titration) | Min 99.0% |
Heavy metal (as Pb) | Max 0.001% |
Ammonium (NH4) | Max 0.01% |
Foreign amino acids | Max 0.3% |
Ninhydrine positive substances (as glycine) | Max 0.1% |
Specific optical rotation ([α]20/D) | +14 to +15 deg |