L-Citrulline, AJI92

Product Name:

L-Citrulline

CAS Number:

372-75-8

Chemical Formula:

C₆H₁₃N₃O₃

Molecular Weight:

175.187

Synonyms:

2-Amino-5-ureidovaleric acid;

L-(+)-2-Amino-5-ureidovaleric acid;

Standard:

AJI92

* Melting Point:

214 - 216ºC

Analytical Procedure

Specification

Appearance:

White crystalline powder

Assay[dry basis]:

98.5% to 101.0%

Specific rotation [α]_D²⁰:

+24.5º~+26.8º

State of solution:

Clear and colorless

Transmittance:

98.0% min.

Loss on drying

0.20% max.

PH:

5.0~7.0

Residue on ignition [sulfated]:

0.10% max.

Chloride [Cl^-]:  

16.6% to 17.0%

Ammonium [NH₄⁺]:

0.020% max.

Sulfate [SO4]:

0.020% max.

Iron [Fe]:

10ppm max.

Heavy metals [Pb]:

10ppm max.

Arsenic [As2O3]:

1ppm max.

Other amino acids:

Chromatographically not detectable