L-Alanine Powder

I. Basic Information

• Chinese Name: L-Alanine
• English Name: L-Alanine
• CAS Number: 56-41-7
• Chemical Formula: C3H7NO2
• Relative Molecular Mass: 89.09
• Relative Density: d 0.001401 g/cm³

II. Physical Properties

• Form: White crystalline powder
• Odor: Odorless, with a specific sweet taste (approximately 70% as sweet as sucrose)
• Solubility: Easily soluble in water (17% at 25℃), slightly soluble in ethanol (0.2% in 80% cold ethanol), insoluble in ether
• Melting Point: Not mentioned

III. Chemical Properties

• Stability: Chemically stable
• pH of 5% aqueous solution: 5.5-5.7

IV. Uses

• L-Alanine is a non-essential amino acid that participates in the metabolism of sugars and acids, enhances immunity, and provides energy for muscle tissue, the brain, and the central nervous system.
• It is used as a flavor enhancer to increase the flavoring effect of condiments, and can also be used as a sour taste modifier to improve the sour taste of organic acids.

V. Production Method

• Primarily using L-aspartic acid as the raw material, it undergoes decarboxylation, enzyme inactivation, decolorization, filtration, crystallization, centrifugation, washing, and drying to obtain the final product.

VI. Packaging and Storage

• Packaged in plastic bags lined with kraft paper bags, with each bag containing 25kg.
• During storage and transportation, it should be protected from moisture, sunlight, and fire.

VII. Safety

• This product is non-toxic.