Chemical Name: DL-2-Amino-4-methylthiobutyric acid
Molecular Formula: C5H11N02S
Molecular Weight: 149.21
Cas NO: [59-51-8]
Characteristics:
White, crystalline platelets or powder having a characteristic odour. One g dissolves in about 30 ml of water.
It is soluble in dilute acids and alkali hydroxides in solutions. It is very slightly soluble in alcohol, and practically insoluble in ethyl ether.
Quality Standards:
AJI92, EP4,USP24,FCCIV, CP2000,etc.
Items |
Specifications |
Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
Assay (on dried matter),% |
99.0 ~ 100.5 |
Transmittance,% |
=98.0 |
pH value (5% in water) |
5.6~6.1 |
Heavy metals (as Pb) |
=10 ppm |
Arsenic(as As) |
=1 ppm |
Loss on drying,% |
=0.3 |
Residue on ignition,% |
=0.10 |
Ammonium salt (as NH4),% |
=0.02 |
Iron (as Fe) |
=10 ppm |
Chloride(as Cl),% |
=0.02 |
Sulphate(as SO4),% |
=0.02 |
Other amino acids,% |
Not detected. |
The Characteristics and Uses:
It is mainly used as animal essential amino acid in fish meal and additive of chickens, pigs and cows in order to keep animal and fowl growing healthily. It can improve the milky ability of cows, prevent the occurrence of hepatosis. Besides these, it can also be used as amino acid medicines, injection solution as nutritional supplement, the agent of protective liver, the therapy liver cirrhosis and toxic hepatitis.
Transport and Storage:
Handle with care in order to avoid damaging the package. Protect them from sunshine and rain. Do not transport them together
with poisonous or harmful goods. This peoduct is a non-dangerous product and can be transported as a general chemical product.
Store in cool, shaded, dry and clean places. Do not store it together with poisonous or harmful goods in order to avoid pollutin. The limit of retained quality is two years. |
