Properties

colorless to almost colorless crystalline Powder. Melting point 232 -233℃. Solubility in 25 (mg/100ml):water -22; 95% ethanol -80.Sparingly soluble in acidic or alkaline solution, can not soluble in other conventional organic solvent. Decompose when meet alkali or oxidant.

Specications

Items                standards                     
1.appearance:    white or off-white powder    
2.identification:    certified                    
3.organic volatile impurities:certified       
4.specific rotation: +89 o to +93 o           
5.Assay:             98.5%-100.5%          

6.Loss on drying:  0.5%MAX

7.Heavy Metal: 10ppm MAX

8.Sulphated Ash: 0.1%MAX

9.Clear and Color: 0.01g/ml solution(in 4g/l NaOH) is clear and colorless

10.contect of related substances: complies with EP7.

Uses

nutrition extender. According to GB2760-90, it can be used as auxiliary in the processing of food. It can prevent skin disease and improve lipid metabolism.Take too much raw albumen will lead to a biotin shortage.