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1.05357

SAFC

L-Isoleucine

EMPROVE® EXPERT, Ph. Eur., JP, USP

Pharma Manufacturing

Synonym(s):

L-Isoleucine, iso-Leucine, Ile

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About This Item

CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
131.17
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
EC Index Number:
200-798-2

Agency

JP
Ph. Eur.
USP

Quality Level

product line

EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL
EMPROVE® EXPERT

form

solid

pH

5.5-6.5 (20 °C, 40 g/L in H2O)

mp

279-280 °C (decomposition)

solubility

40 g/L

bulk density

470 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C6H13NO2/c1-3-4(2)5(7)6(8)9/h4-5H,3,7H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)/t4-,5-/m0/s1

InChI key

AGPKZVBTJJNPAG-WHFBIAKZSA-N

General description

Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical processing withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to MQ-500 requirements as defined by the M-Clarity program.

M-Clarity Program

As part of our EMPROVE® Program, our raw materials are offered with EMPROVE® Dossiers which provide comprehensive, up-to-date documentation to help you navigate regulatory challenges, manage risks, and improve your manufacturing processes.

Our comprehensive portfolio of upstream process chemicals not only provides biopharmaceutical manufacturers with high-quality raw materials for production of classical and novel therapies, but also helps them get to market faster and simplify regulatory challenges. Trust us to deliver supply chain transparency and reliable sourcing around the globe, streamlining your product qualification with best-in-class regulatory support and service.

Analysis Note

Assay (perchloric acid titration, calculated on dried substance)98.5 - 101.0 %Identity (IR-spectrum)passes testAppearancewhite to almost white, crystalline powder or flakesAppearance of solution (50 g/l, hydrochloric acid 1 mol/l)clear and not more intense in color than reference solution BY₆Spec. rotation (α 20/D, 40 g/l, Hydrochloric acid 250 g/l, calc. on dried substance)+40.0 to +43.0Spec. rotation (α 25/D, 40 g/l, hydrochloric acid 6 mol/l, calc. on dried substance)+38.9 to +41.8pH (10 g/l, CO₂-free water)5.5 - 7.0Chloride (Cl)≤ 200 ppmSulfate (SO₄)≤ 300 ppmHeavy metals (as Pb)≤ 10 ppmFe (Iron)≤ 10 ppmFe (Iron) (ICP)≤ 10 ppmMn (Manganese)≤ 25 ppmRelated substances (TLC)≤ 0.5 %Related compounds (HPLC) (Leucine)≤ 0.5 %Related compounds (HPLC) (any unspecified impurity)≤ 0.2 %Related compounds (HPLC) (total unspecified impurities)≤ 1.0 %Ninhydrin-positive substances (LC)(impurity A (570 nm))≤ 0.3 %Ninhydrin-positive substances (LC)(impurity C (570 nm))≤ 0.3 %Ninhydrin-positive substances (LC)(any ninhydrin-positive impurity)≤ 0.2 %Ninhydrin-positive substances (LC) (ammonium (570 nm))≤ 0.02 %Ninhydrin-positive substances (LC)(total impurities)≤ 1.0 %Methanol (HS-GC)≤ 3000 ppmOther residual solvents (ICH Q3C)excluded by manufacturing processSulfated ash (600 °C)≤ 0.1 %Loss on drying (105 °C; 3 h)≤ 0.3 %Elemental impurity specifications have been set considering ICH Q3D (Guideline for Elemental Impurities). Class 1-3 elements are not likely to be present above the ICH Q3D option 1 limit, unless specified and indicated (*).Corresponds to Ph. Eur., USP.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

1053570000:
1053571000:
1053579010:
1053570403:
1053579025:
1053570100BWT:
1053573010:
1053570100:


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