Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Aspartic acid, 98+%

Description

L-Aspartic acid is used in enzyme active centers, as well as in maintaining the solubility and ionic character of proteins.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
L-Aspartic acid is used in enzyme active centers, as well as in maintaining the solubility and ionic character of proteins.

Solubility
Soluble in water(4.5g/L).

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Keep container tightly closed.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 56-84-8
• Molecular Formula: C4H7NO4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 133.10
• MDL Number: MFCD00002616
• InChI Key: CKLJMWTZIZZHCS-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: l-aspartic acid, aspartic acid, h-asp-oh, l-aspartate, asparagic acid, aspatofort, l-asparagic acid, l-aminosuccinic acid, s-2-aminosuccinic acid, asparaginic acid
• PubChem CID: 5960
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17053
• SMILES: NC(CC(O)=O)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: >300°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 1723530
• Merck Index: 14,840
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water(4.5g/L).
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-aminobutanedioic acid
• Formula Weight: 133.1
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Density: 1.66
• Quantity: 250 g
• Odor: Odorless
• Optical Rotation: +25° (c=2 in 5N HCl)
• Chemical Name or Material: L-Aspartic acid

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