| Product Name | L-Proline; L-(-)-Proline | Confirms that the requested material is the naturally occurring L-amino-acid form rather than a racemic or different stereochemical form. | Nutrition, pharmaceutical formulations, cell culture, biochemical research |
| CAS Number | 147-85-3 | Provides an unambiguous chemical identity for quotations, import documents, quality agreements, and regulatory review. | All commercial and laboratory applications |
| Molecular Formula | C5H9NO2 | Useful for confirming identity and checking technical documentation against the requested substance. | Formulation design, analytical testing, research procurement |
| Molecular Weight | 115.13 g/mol | Required for molar calculations, buffer preparation, media formulation, and analytical method development. | Cell culture media, biochemical assays, laboratory reagents |
| Physical Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder | Visual inspection can identify obvious contamination, discoloration, excessive agglomeration, or moisture-related changes. | Food and nutrition products, pharmaceuticals, research reagents |
| Assay / Purity | Typically not less than 98.0%; high-purity grades may be specified at not less than 99.0% | The required purity should match the application. A higher assay may be necessary where impurities can affect biological performance or analytical results. | General industrial use, nutrition, pharmaceutical and laboratory grades |
| Optical Purity / Enantiomeric Identity | L-isomer confirmed by an appropriate chiral or optical-rotation method; acceptance limit should be stated in the specification | Confirms stereochemical identity, which is essential for biological, nutritional, and pharmaceutical applications. | Parenteral or oral formulations, cell culture, enzymatic and biochemical studies |
| Identification | Conforms by validated techniques such as infrared spectroscopy, chromatography, or an equivalent compendial method | Identity testing reduces the risk of substitution and supports batch-release decisions. | Regulated products, quality-control laboratories, research materials |
| Loss on Drying / Moisture | Set an agreed limit, commonly around 0.5% to 1.0% depending on grade and method | Moisture can influence powder flow, stability, assay results, and final formulation weight. | Tablets, powder blends, dry media, long-term storage |
| pH of Aqueous Solution | Define the test concentration and acceptance range; a mildly acidic to near-neutral result is commonly expected | pH may affect compatibility with other ingredients, cell growth, and formulation stability. | Injectable development, cell culture media, buffers, nutrition products |
| Elemental Impurities | Limits for elements such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury should be agreed according to the intended use | Risk-based elemental-impurity control is important for products consumed by humans or used in sensitive biological systems. | Food, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology |
| Microbiological Quality | Specify total aerobic microbial count, total yeast and mold count, and absence limits for relevant objectionable organisms where applicable | Microbiological requirements vary significantly between industrial, food, pharmaceutical, and cell-culture grades. | Oral products, sterile-process inputs, cell culture, fermentation |
| Residual Solvents | Provide a controlled-solvent statement or analytical results when the manufacturing process uses organic solvents | Supports safety assessment and regulatory compliance, particularly for pharmaceutical and nutrition products. | Pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, regulated formulations |
| Solubility Profile | Soluble in water; actual solubility depends on temperature, concentration, pH, and ionic strength | Solubility data helps determine dosing, mixing conditions, filtration requirements, and production scale-up parameters. | Liquid formulations, culture media, laboratory solutions |
| Particle Size | Specify a target distribution, such as standard powder or a customized fine-powder range, only when required by the process | Particle size affects blending uniformity, dissolution rate, dust generation, and powder handling. | Tableting, premixes, dry media, automated dispensing |
| Grade Selection | Industrial Food / Nutritional Pharmaceutical Research | Grade determines the depth of testing, documentation, manufacturing controls, and suitability for the final application. | Choose according to regulatory status, purity, microbiology, and intended use |
| Documentation Package | Certificate of Analysis, Safety Data Sheet, specification sheet, batch number, manufacturing date, retest or expiry information, and origin statement | A complete document package supports incoming inspection, traceability, audits, and import clearance. | All professional procurement programs |
| Quality-System Evidence | Request applicable evidence such as GMP controls, HACCP-based controls, ISO-certified systems, audit responses, or validated testing capability | Quality-system evidence helps assess whether the supplier can consistently meet the agreed specification. | Food, pharmaceutical, medical, and biotechnology supply chains |
| Batch Consistency | Compare recent batch results for assay, moisture, optical identity, impurities, and microbiological attributes | One satisfactory sample does not establish consistent long-term performance; trend data is more informative. | Recurring production and multi-site procurement |
| Packaging and Storage | Moisture-protective, sealed packaging; store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and contamination | Appropriate packaging and storage preserve powder quality during international transport and warehouse holding. | All grades, especially humidity-sensitive bulk shipments |
| Traceability | Unique lot number linked to raw materials, production records, test results, packaging, and shipment documents | Traceability supports investigations, recalls, complaint handling, and regulatory inspections. | Regulated manufacturing and quality-sensitive applications |
| Pre-Shipment Verification | Approve the specification, packaging, label, documents, sample, and testing plan before shipment | Pre-shipment verification reduces the risk of receiving material that cannot be released or used in production. | International purchasing, contract manufacturing, bulk orders |