Product Overview

L-Aspartic Acid is a proteinogenic, non-essential amino acid applied in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, sweeteners, and biodegradable polymers.

Technical Specifications

Category	Parameter	Specification / Typical Value
Physical & Chemical Properties	Chemical Name	L-2-Aminobutanedioic acid
	Molecular Formula	C4H7NO4
	Molecular Weight	133.10
	CAS Number	56-84-3
	Appearance	White crystals or crystalline powder
Quality & Purity Standards	Assay	99.0%–101.5%
	Specific Optical Rotation ([α]D25)	+24.0° to +26.0°
	Transmittance	≥98.0%
	Loss on Drying	≤0.20%
	Residue on Ignition	≤0.10%
	pH Value	2.5–3.5
Inorganic Impurities	Chloride (as Cl−)	≤0.02%
	Sulfate (as SO4²−)	≤0.02%
	Ammonium (as NH4+)	≤0.02%
	Iron (as Fe)	≤10 ppm
Organic Impurities & Safety	Other Amino Acids	Individual ≤0.5%, Total ≤2.0%
	Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤10 ppm
	Lead (Pb)	≤3 ppm
	Arsenic (as As)	≤1 ppm
Microbiological Limits	Total Plate Count	≤1,000 cfu/g
	Mold & Yeast	≤100 cfu/g
	E. coli	Negative
	Salmonella	Negative

GMP Compliance: Good Manufacturing Practices control batch-by-batch testing of isomeric purity.

CEP/ASMF Documentation: Regulatory master files record control and limits of trace chemical impurities.

FSSC 22000 Standards: Protocols control microbial contamination within the production facility.

ISO 9001 Oversight: The quality management system controls critical crystallization parameters during manufacturing.

ISO 14001 Framework: Environmental management systems control neutralization of acidic synthesis effluents.

Annual Capacity
The facility maintains an annual production capacity of 5,000 metric tons.

Automated Bioreactors
Automated fermentation units regulate nutrient feed to control precursor yield and consistency.

Chiral Refining Suites
Dedicated crystallization lines isolate the target enantiomer to maintain chiral purity.

DCS Process Control
Distributed Control Systems regulate pH shifts during compound precipitation.

Lot Traceability
Digital systems track chemical batches from raw materials to final shipment.

Standard Packaging
Packaging: 25kg multi-layer paper bags and 1,000kg palletized supersacks with moisture-barrier liners.

Storage Conditions
Controlled dry warehouses limit moisture absorption and maintain crystalline structure stability.

Shelf Life
Properly sealed containers support chemical stability for up to twenty-four months from manufacture.

Incoterms Flexibility
Standard shipping terms include FOB, CIF, and CFR under Incoterms.

Port Logistics
Regular container schedules provide consistent transit times to major European and American ports.

Industry / Application	How It Is Used
Pharmaceuticals	Substrate for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis.
Food & Beverage	Raw material for producing the sweetener aspartame.
Industrial Polymers	Monomer for synthesizing biodegradable polyaspartic acid.
Agriculture	Component in specialized micronutrient fertilizer chelates.
Animal Nutrition	Nutritional additive for balanced livestock feed formulations.