Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 256 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | 60 g/l at 20 °C – completely soluble |
Colour | White crystalline | pH value | 5 – 6 at 60 g/l at 25 °C |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Assay (by HClO4 titration) | Min 99% |
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% |