Description
L-Carnosine is a dipeptide molecule and non-enzymatic free radical scavenger and a natural antioxidan, made up of the amino acids beta-alanine and histidine. It is highly concentrated in muscle and brain tissues.
Specification:
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CAS Number: |
305-84-0 |
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Chemical Formula: |
C9H14N4O3 |
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Molecular Weight: |
226.2346 |
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Melting Point: |
250°C~265°C |
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Particle Size: |
100mesh |
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Analytical Procedure |
Specification |
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Appearance: |
White to off-white powder |
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Smell: |
Odorless |
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Identification: |
Pass |
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Assay: |
99.0%-101.0% |
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Specific rotation [α]D20: |
+20.0° to +22.0° |
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PH (2% aqueous solution): |
7.5~8.5 |
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Residue on Ignition: |
1.0% max. |
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Loss on drying: |
1.0% max. |
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Heavy metals: |
10ppm max. |
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Lead [Pb]: |
3ppm max. |
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Arsenic [As2O3]: |
1ppm max. |
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Cadmium [Cd]: |
1ppm max. |
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Mercury [Hg]: |
0.1ppm max. |
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