Formula: C₄H₈N₂O₃·H₂O CAS: 5794-13-8 EC No.: 227-296-4 M (Molar Mass): 150.13 g/mol D (Density): 1.54 g/cm³ (approx.) mp (Melting Point): 234-235°C (decomposes) bp (Boiling Point): Not applicable Optical Rotation: [α]²⁰D -34.0° to -36.0° (c=2 in 6N HCl)

Assay (Ninhydrin, Titrimetric): ≥ 99.0 % Appearance: White crystalline powder. Identification (IR Spectrum, Optical Rotation): Passes test. Specific Rotation: [α]²⁰/D = -34.0° to -36.0° (c=2, 6N HCl) Solubility (1% in water): Clear, colorless solution. Chloride (Cl): ≤ 0.02 % Sulfate (SO₄): ≤ 0.03 % Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm Iron (Fe): ≤ 10 ppm Loss on Drying (at 105°C): 10.0 - 12.0 % (corresponds to 1 H₂O) Residue on Ignition: ≤ 0.1 %