Legal number: (CAS RN): 56-41-7
Molecular formula: C3H7NO2
Molecular weight: 89.09
Physical and chemical properties: colorless to white crystalline powder, odourless. Has a sweet taste, about 70% of the sucrose sweetness. Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble
in ethanol. With optical activity.
USES: used as a preservative, flavor seasoning food and beverage aspects, such as amino acid low-degree wine medicine used for synthesis of amino acid transfusion.
Standard: FCCIV USP28 AJI92