Characteristics colorless crystals or a white or almost white,  crystalline powder which discolors on exposure to air and moisture; odorless or almost odorless and tasted sour; easily soluble in water and a few partial soluble in ethanol; insoluble in ether and chloroform; it melts at 190-192; PH of a 5 % W/V solution, 2.1to 2.6; specific optical rotation in a 10%W/V solution,+20.5°to+21.5°.

FunctionIt applies mainly to production of various medicines as clinically important material for supplementary cure practice in different sectors. Being food additives, it acts as superior and reliable agent in nutrition, antiseptic and flour processing aspects. It also helps enhance the immune system of animals as being served in feed additives.

Product specification BP/USP/EP/JP/FCC
Packing:25kg net weight carton box or drum

Standard: BP2008 / USP30
Appearance:  White crystalline powder
Identification:  Positive Reaction
Assay:  99.00% ~ 100.50%
Specific Rotation:  +20.5° ~ +21.5°
Melting Point:  about 190°C
PH Value: 2.1 ~ 2.6
State of Solution:  Clear
Color of Solution:  BY7 Max
Iron (Fe):  0.0002% Max.
Copper (Cu):  0.0005% Max.
Oxalic Acid:  0.20% Max.
Heavy Metals:  0.001% Max.
Sulfate Ash:  0.10% Max.
Organic Volatile Impurities:  Meets the requirements