Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 148 – 150 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | Insoluble in water |
Colour | White powder | pH value | 7 – 8 at 50 g/l at 25 °C |
Appearance | A white powder; slightly hygroscopic |
Assay (on anhydrous basis) | 98.0 – 101.0% |
Identifications | Passes IP tests |
Appearance of solution | Passes IP test |
pH (5% w/v solution in water) | 6.8 – 8.0 |
Specific optical rotation ([α]20/D; 5.0% w/v solution) | +25.0° to +27.5° |
Beta alanine | Passes IP test |
Heavy metal (as Pb) | Max 0.002% |
Loss on drying (at 105°C) | Max 3.0% |