Daesang - L-Phenylalanine 98.5% (Food Grade) - 63-91-2

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name: L-phenylalanine
Ingredient Name: L-phenylalanine
Ingredient Origin: Fermentation
Protein Type: Amino Acids
Food Ingredients Functions: Amino Acid
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: API Intermediate,
Amino Acid
Molecular formula: C₉H₁₁NO₂
Technologies: Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Proteins & Amino Acids,
Supplements & Functional Ingredients
Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification
Functional Ingredients,
Proteins & Amino Acids
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Pharmaceutical Actives & Precursors
Intermediates & Precursors
Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health): Appetite Stimulant
Labeling Claims: Halal,
Kosher,
Non-GMO,
Not Listed In California Proposition 65

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition
Applications: Food & Nutrition — Beverage
Energy Drinks,
Juice & Juice Drinks,
Tea, Cocoa & Coffee
Food & Nutrition — Food
Infant & Baby Food
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Food & Nutrition Applications: Coffee,
Dietary Supplements,
Energy Drinks,
Fruit Juice,
Infant Formula

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight	165.19	g/mol	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH (0.5 g in 100 mL of H2O)	5.4 - 6.0	—	—
Solubility (at 20°C, water)	2.74	g/100g	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
L-Arginine Content	min. 98.5	%	—
Moisture Content	max. 0.2	%	—

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Assay (on dry basis)	98.5 - 101.5	%	FCC/USP
Chloride Content	max. 0.05	%	USP(221)
Chromatographic Purity (Individual Impurity)	max. 0.5	%	USP(621)
Chromatographic Purity (Total Impurities)	max. 2.0	%	USP(621)
Coliform	Negative	—	АРНА
Escherichia coli	Negative	—	USP(62)
Heavy Metal (as Pb)	max. 15	ppm	USP(231) Method II
Iron Content	max. 0.003	%	USP(241)
Lead Content	max. 5	ppm	FCC
Loss on Drying	max. 0.2	%	FCC/USP(731)
pH	5.4 - 6.0	—	pH meter
Residue on Ignition	max. 0.1	%	FCC/USP(281)
Salmonella Species	Negative	/25g	USP(62)
Specific rotation [α] D₂₅	32.7 - 34.7	°	FCC/USP(781S)
Staphylococcus Aureus	Negative	/10g	USP(61)
Sulfate	max. 0.03	%	USP(221)
Total Aerobic Bacteria	max. 1,000	cfu/g	USP(2021)
Yeast and Molds Count	max. 100	cfu/g	AOAC 997.02

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65,
FCC Compliant,
FSSC 22000,
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
Halal,
ISO 9001,
Kosher,
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Grade: Pharma Grade

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 5 Years
Storage Conditions: Store in dry conditions and fresh place in a sealed or closed container that is to be protected from water, sunlight and heat. Avoid direct contact with floor and any source of combustion.

Net Content - 25 kg

Daesang America, Inc. L-Phenylalanine 98.5% (Food Grade)