Description

L-Aspartic Acid, Sodium Salt is the monosodium salt form of the essential amino acid L-aspartic acid, offering enhanced solubility and stability for industrial and pharmaceutical applications. This high-purity compound is critical for biochemical processes and serves as a versatile building block in synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food industries for its role in metabolic pathways and as a flavor enhancer.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptide drugs.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into amino acid supplement formulations and parenteral nutrition solutions.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Functions as a flavor enhancer and umami taste modifier in various processed foods.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a defined component in cell culture media, enzymatic studies, and microbiological growth media.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Used in skincare products for its potential moisturizing and conditioning properties.
• Chelating Agent: Acts as a biodegradable chelating agent in certain industrial and cleaning applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Aspartic Acid, Sodium Salt
CAS No.	17090-93-6
Molecular Formula	C4H6NNaO4
Molecular Weight	155.08 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Aspartic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium L-Aspartate; Aspartic Acid Sodium Salt; Monosodium L-Aspartate; (S)-2-Aminobutanedioic Acid Monosodium Salt; Aspartic Acid, Monosodium Salt, L-; H-Asp-OH.Na; EINECS 241-144-3
EINECS	241-144-3

Quality Control

Our L-Aspartic Acid, Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	+24.0° to +26.0° (c=8 in 1N HCl)
pH (5% solution)	6.5 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.