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L-Aspartic acid, monopotassium salt

SKU 90026693 CAS 1115-63-5 C4H6KNO4 MW 171.19 Available on enquiry

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L-Aspartic acid, monopotassium salt is a potassium salt of the amino acid aspartic acid, used in biochemical research, cell culture media, and as a food additive. It is a white crystalline powder with a molecular formula of C4H6KNO4, a molecular weight of 171.19 g/mol, and is stable at ambient temperatures. It has no signal word. Molekula supplies L-Aspartic acid, monopotassium salt from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Overview

SKU: 90026693
CAS Number: 1115-63-5
IUPAC Name: potassium (2S)-2-amino-4-hydroxy-4-oxobutanoate
EC Number: 214-226-4
Molecular Formula: C4H6KNO4
Molecular Weight: 171.19
Exact Mass: 170.9934
SMILES: C([C@@H](C(=O)[O-])N)C(=O)O.[K+]
InChIKey: TXXVQZSTAVIHFD-DKWTVANSSA-M
InChI: InChI=1S/C4H7NO4.K/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7;/h2H,1,5H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1/t2-;/m0./s1
PubChem CID: 23672742

Synonyms

aspartic acid monopotassium salt
L-Aspartic acid (potassium)
L-Aspartic acid potassium salt
L-Aspartic acid, potassium salt (1:1)
monopotassium aspartate
Potassium aspartate anhydrous
Potassium hydrogen aspartate
Potassium L-aspartate
PotassiuM L-Aspartate Hydrate
potassium;(2S)-2-amino-4-hydroxy-4-oxobutanoate

Frequently asked questions

What is L-Aspartic acid, monopotassium salt used for?

It is commonly used as a food additive, buffering agent, and in biochemical research due to its role in metabolic pathways and pH regulation.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?

The formula is C4H6KNO4 with a molecular weight of 171.19 g/mol.

How should L-Aspartic acid, monopotassium salt be stored?

It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.

What grade is available?

Available in food-grade and research-grade, depending on the order size and application.

Can Molekula supply it in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply L-Aspartic acid, monopotassium salt in bulk quantities upon request.

What documentation comes with the order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS); additional documentation is available upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.