Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 343°C | Solubility in water [% weight] | 0.479 g/l at 25 °C |
Colour | White crystalline | Flash point [°C] | 176°C |
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C | -2.26 | Density [g/cm3] | 1.456 |
Appearance | White to off white powder or crystals |
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% |