L-Hydroxyproline
Chemical name: L-4-Hydroxy-pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
Molecular formula: C5H9NO3
Molecular weight: 131.13
Properity:
White crystalline powder, soluble in water slightly soluble in alcohol, not soluble in ether.
Specification:
L-Hydroxyproline | |
Item | Standard |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Specific Rotation | -74.0°~-77.0° |
Chloride, %≤ | 0.015 |
pH value, %≤ | 5.5 |
Sulfate (SO4), %≤ | 0.015 |
Heavy metal, according to Pb, %≤ | 10 ppm |
Arsenic Salt (As2O3), %≤ | 1 ppm |
Iron, %≤ | 10 ppm |
Loss on drying, %≤ | 0.2 |
Residue on ignition, %≤ | 0.1 |
Assay, %≥ | 99.9 |
Application:
L-Hydroxyproline, a hydroxylated form of the amino acid proline, is a major component of collagen, L-Hydroxyproline can be used in the synthesis of mycology medicals (anti-fungals) and chiral ligands (enantioselective ethylation of aldehydes). It is also used as important raw materials in the cosmetic field.
L-Hydroxyproline CAS No.: 51-35-4