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Sigma-Aldrich

L-Aspartic acid

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

(S)-(+)-Aminosuccinic acid, (S)-Aminobutanedioic acid

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Linear Formula:
HO2CCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
56-84-8
Molecular Weight:
133.10
FEMA Number:
3656
Beilstein:
1723530
EC Number:
200-291-6
MDL number:
MFCD00002616
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
329830640
Flavis number:
17.005
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
FDA 21 CFR 172.320

Assay

≥98%

optical activity

[α]/D 24.0 to 26.0°, c = 8 in hydrochloric acid (6 N HCl)

mp

>300 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

N[C@@H](CC(O)=O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C4H7NO4/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h2H,1,5H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/t2-/m0/s1

InChI key

CKLJMWTZIZZHCS-REOHCLBHSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Principal neurotransmitter for fast synaptic excitation.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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