COA online download: CP2005, AJI-92/97, USP32, FCC-V, EP5, BP-2009
Alias: L-Hydropyrrolic Acid
Molecular formula: C5H9NO2
Molecular weight: 115.13
Character: colorless acicular or rhombic crystal. Odorless. Slightly sweet. It is hygroscopic. It is yellow when reacting with ninhydrin hydrate test solution, and red when acidified by glacial acetic acid. Easily soluble in water and ethanol, insoluble in ether.
Use: It is one of the important components required for the composition of human protein. It has a wide range of uses. It is used as a catalyst in the field of organic chemistry for asymmetric synthesis, ammoniation, polymerization and hydrolysis. In the field of agricultural production, L-Pro can be used as a crop tonic. In food processing, L-Pro has a special short flavor and is added to food to improve the flavor and taste of food.