Amino Acid

Appearance White to off-white powder Application Other, Used in pharmaceuticals dietary supplements food industries and animal feed CAS No Varies by amino acid (e.g. 56-87-1 for leucine) Density 1.40 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3) EINECS No Varies by amino acid (e.g. 200-294-2 for glycine) Grade Food Grade Pharmaceutical Grade and Feed Grade HS Code 292249 (Harmonized code for amino acids and derivatives) Ingredients Pure amino acid or amino acid mixtures Melting Point Usually above 200C (varies based on the amino acid) Molecular Formula Varies based on the amino acid type (e.g. C6H14N2O2 for lysine) Molecular Weight Varies between 75-204 g/mol depending on the amino acid Ph Level Neutral to slightly acidic (varies between 5-7 in water) Physical Form Other, Crystalline powder Poisonous NO Properties Essential biomolecules building blocks of proteins and precursors for biosynthetic pathways Purity >98% (varies depending on the application) Refractive Rate N/A (solid amino acids typically do not exhibit refractive properties) Shape other, Amorphous or crystalline form dependent on individual amino acid Shelf Life Typically 2-3 years when stored correctly Smell Other, Odorless Solubility Soluble in water sparingly soluble in ethanol Storage Other, Store in a cool dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight Structural Formula Varies based on the amino acid (e.g. H2N-CHR-COOH where R is the side chain) Taste Other, Slightly sweet or neutral Usage As a dietary supplement flavor enhancer or as a raw material in protein synthesis research

Appearance Light yellow to brown powder or clear/light-colored liquid Application Other, Agriculture food & beverage industries pharmaceuticals cosmetics CAS No 8030-76-0 (general CAS for hydrolyzed protein products) Density 1.0 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3) EINECS No 232-936-2 Grade Food grade pharmaceutical grade agricultural grade HS Code 35040000 Ingredients Hydrolysates of amino acids and peptides derived from proteins Melting Point N/A (usually exists as a liquid or a powder blend) Molecular Formula Varies depending on specific amino acids (e.g. C2H5NO2) Molecular Weight Varies; typically 75-200 Da for individual amino acids Ph Level 4.0 to 7.0 (varies with solution concentration) Physical Form Other, Powder or liquid Poisonous NO Properties Rich in essential amino acids; enhances nutrient absorption and bioavailability Purity >90% (total amino acid content varies depending on the product) Refractive Rate N/A (usually not applicable for protein hydrolysates) Shape other, Powder granules or viscous liquid Shelf Life 24 months from date of manufacture if stored properly Smell Other, Characteristic organic odor Solubility Highly soluble in water Storage Other, Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight Structural Formula Varies for individual amino acids (e.g. NH2-CH(R)-COOH) Taste Slightly bitter, Other Usage Used as a plant growth promoter dietary supplement and formulation ingredient in cosmetics and food products