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Aspartic acid

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

L-Aspartic acid, (S)-(+)-Aminosuccinic acid, (S)-Aminobutanedioic acid

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Linear Formula:
HO2CCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
56-84-8
Molecular Weight:
133.10
Beilstein:
1723530
MDL number:
MFCD00002616
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749072
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

aspartic acid

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

>300 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

N[C@@H](CC(O)=O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C4H7NO4/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h2H,1,5H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/t2-/m0/s1

InChI key

CKLJMWTZIZZHCS-REOHCLBHSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Aspartic acid USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Asparagine
  • Glutamic Acid
  • Powdered Stinging Nettle Extract
  • Powdered Stinging Nettle
  • Stinging Nettle

Biochem/physiol Actions

Principal neurotransmitter for fast synaptic excitation.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Glutamic Acid
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 34(4), 5053-5053 (2023)
Powdered Stinging Nettle Extract
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 29(4), 5290-5290 (2020)

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