Formula: C₅H₁₀N₂O₃ CAS: 56-85-9 EC No.: 200-292-1 M (Molar Mass): 146.15 g/mol mp (Melting Point): 185°C (decomposes) Specific Rotation: [α]²⁰D +6.5° to +7.5° (c=2 in water) Solubility: 35 g/L water at 25°C

Assay (HPLC): ≥ 99.0% Appearance: White crystalline powder Identification (IR): Passes test Specific Rotation: [α]²⁰D = +7.0° ± 0.5° (c=2 in water) Loss on Drying: ≤ 0.5% Sulfated Ash: ≤ 0.1% Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 20 ppm pH (2% solution): 5.0-6.5 Pyroglutamic Acid: ≤ 0.5% Related Amino Acids (HPLC): ≤ 0.5% Nitrogen Content: 18.5-19.5%