Formula: CH₃CH(NH₂)COOH CAS: 338-69-2 EC No.: 206-418-1 M (Molar Mass): 89.09 g/mol mp (Melting Point): 297°C (sublimes) Specific Rotation: [α]²⁰D = -13° to -15° (c=2 in 6N HCl) Appearance: White crystalline powder

Assay (by titration): ≥ 99.0%. Appearance: White crystalline powder. Identification (IR): Passes test. Specific Rotation: [α]²⁰D = -13° to -15° (c=2 in 6N HCl). Melting Range: 295-298°C (sublimes). Loss on Drying: ≤ 0.5% (at 105°C for 2 hours). Residue on Ignition: ≤ 0.1%. Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm. Related Substances (HPLC): Total impurities ≤ 0.5%. L-Alanine: ≤ 0.2%. pH (1% solution): 5.5-6.5. Optical Purity: ≥ 99.0% enantiomeric excess. Nitrogen Content: 15.5-16.0%.