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L-Tyrosine
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C9H11NO3
181.2 |
60-18-4 |
| DEFINITION |
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Tyrosine contains not less
than 99.0 per cent and not more than the equivalent of 101.0
per cent of (S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)
propionic acid, calculated with reference to the dried substance.
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CHARACTERS
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A white crystalline powder or colourless crystals, very slightly soluble
in water, practically insoluble in alcohol. It dissolves
in dilute mineral acids and in dilute solutions of
alkali hydroxides.
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Infrared absorption
spectrophotometry |
| TESTS |
| Appearance
of solution |
Clear and
meets the requirements |
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Specific
optical rotation |
-11.0º to -12.3º |
| Ninhydrin-positive
substances |
Meets the requirements |
| Chlorides |
Limit: 200 ppm |
| Sulphates |
Limit: 300 ppm |
| Ammonium |
Limit:200 ppm |
| Iron |
Limit:10 ppm |
| Heavy
metals |
Limit:10 ppm |
| Loss
on drying |
Not more than 0.5 per
cent |
| Sulphated
ash |
Not more than 0.1 per
cent |
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ASSAY |
99.0 per cent to 101.0 per
cent |
| STORAGE |
| Store in a well-closed
container, protected from light. |
