Amino acids for livestock and pets
Amino acids for food
Amino acids for pharmaceuticals
High potency sweetener
Rumen-protected Lysine
Culinary-grade broths and stocks
Umami seasoning
| Abbreviation | Gly |
| Chemical Name | Aminoacetic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C2H5NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 75.07 |
| Nitrogen Content | 18.66% |
| CAS Number | 56-40-6 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.5 to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; sweet taste |
| Country of Origin | USA: Sourced by Ajinomoto |
| Manufacturing Process | Enzymatic |
| Packaging | 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Glycine, a non-essential amino acid, is a component of antioxidant glutathione and is used in pharmaceuticals for treating eczema and dermatitis. It is found in parenteral and enteral nutrition and in many foods as a seasoning or natural preservative due to its antimicrobial properties. |
| Abbreviation | L-Ala |
| Chemical Name | (S)-2-Aminopropionic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C3H7NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 89.09 |
| Nitrogen Content | 15.72% |
| CAS Number | 56-41-7 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.5 to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly sweet to taste |
| Country of Origin | USA, China |
| Manufacturing Process | Enzymatic |
| Packaging | 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Alanine is a non-essential amino acid that participates in the TCA cycle; metabolizing to glucose in the liver. It is a component in parenteral and enteral nutrition, as an active pharmaceutical ingredient and in foods as both a nutritional and flavoring compound. |
| Abbreviation | Ala-Gln |
| Chemical Name | L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine |
| Chemical Formula | C8H15N3O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 217.22 |
| Nitrogen Content | 19.30% |
| CAS Number | 39537-23-0 |
| Assay | 97.0 to 103.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 500 g, 5 Kg poly pail, 20 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Alanyl-L-Glutamine is a dipeptide of L-Alanine and L-Glutamine that creates a stable source of L-Glutamine that does not degrade in solution, improving solubility and flavor. |
| Abbreviation | L-Arg |
| Chemical Name | (2S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C6H14N4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.20 |
| Nitrogen Content | 32.16% |
| CAS Number | 74-79-3 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.5 to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Arginine, considered a non-essential amino acid for adults, is essential for infants because they have not yet acquired a sufficient capacity for in-vivo synthesis. Arginine is in parenteral and enteral nutrition and because of its natural moisturizing ability; it is useful in the formulation of cosmetic creams shampoos and rinses. |
| Abbreviation | L-Arg HCL |
| Chemical Name | (2S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid Monohydrochloride |
| Chemical Formula | C6H14N4O2·HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 210.66 |
| Nitrogen Content | 26.60% |
| CAS Number | 1119-34-2 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.5 to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Country of Origin | Japan, China |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Arginine HCl, a non-essential amino acid, is a unique precursor of nitrogen monoxide (NO) and vasodilator. Arginine HCl has higher solubility and less characteristic taste and odor than arginine. |
| Abbreviation | L-Asp |
| Chemical Name | (S)-Aminosuccinic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C4H7NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 133.10 |
| Nitrogen Content | 10.52% |
| CAS Number | 56-84-8 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.5 to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Country of Origin | Pharma grade: Japan, Food grade: France |
| Manufacturing Process | Enzymatic |
| Packaging | 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Aspartic Acid is a non-essential amino acid found in abundance in plant proteins and is manufactured in the body from oxaloacedic acids. Both aspartic acid and glutamic acid play important roles as general acids in enzyme active centers, as well as in maintaining the solubility and ionic character of proteins. |
| Abbreviation | L-Cys |
| Chemical Name | (R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropionic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C3H7NO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 121.16 |
| Nitrogen Content | 11.56% |
| CAS Number | 52-90-4 |
| Conforms To | DAB |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.0 to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; characteristic taste |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 kg poly drum, 20 kg fiber box |
| Additional Information | Cysteine, a non-essential amino acid, is a precursor to taurine and a component of antioxidant glutathione. Improves hepatic function and used in amino acids infusions, as a flavoring component, bread fermentation supplement and as an antioxidant for natural fruit juice products. |
| Abbreviation | L-Cys HCl |
| Chemical Name | (R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropionic Acid Monohydrochloride52- |
| Chemical Formula | C3H7NO2S·HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 157.62 |
| Nitrogen Content | 8.88% |
| CAS Number | 52-89-1 |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.0 - 102.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder, strong acid taste |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1kg poly drum, 20kg fiber box |
| Additional Information | Cysteine HCl Anhydrous is a non-essential amino acid. It is a precursor to taurine and a component of antioxidant glutathione. Improves hepatic function and used in amino acids infusions, as a flavoring component, bread fermentation supplement and as an antioxidant for natural fruit juice products. |
| Additional Information | Cysteine, a non-essential amino acid, is a precursor to taurine and a component of antioxidant glutathione. Improves hepatic function and used in amino acids infusions, as a flavoring component, bread fermentation supplement and as an antioxidant for natural fruit juice products. |
| Abbreviation | L-Cys2 |
| Chemical Name | 3,3’ –Disulfanediylbis (2R)-2-aminopropanoic acid |
| Chemical Formula | C6H12N2O4S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 240.30 |
| Nitrogen Content | 11.66% |
| CAS Number | 56-89-3 |
| Conforms To | EP |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water |
| Assay | 98.5 to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; tasteless |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | Not available |
| Additional Information | Cystine is a non-essential amino acid that is produced by methionine in the body. It is necessary for the formation of skin, promotes healing from skin traumas and stimulates formation of white and red blood cells. |
| Abbreviation | L-Cys 2HCL |
| Chemical Name | L-(-)-Cystine DiHydrochloride |
| Chemical Formula | C6H12N2O4S2·HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 313.22 |
| Nitrogen Content | 8.94% |
| CAS Number | 30925-07-6 |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in Dilute hydrochloric acid |
| Assay | 98.0% to 102.0% |
| Description | White to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Country of Origin | USA: Sourced by Ajinomoto |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | Not available |
| Additional Information | Cystine 2HCl is a non-essential amino acid and is necessary for the formation of skin, promotes healing from skin traumas and stimulates formation of white and red blood cells. Commonly used in cell culture media because it is more soluble than cystine base. |
| Additional Information | Cystine is a non-essential amino acid that is produced by methionine in the body. It is necessary for the formation of skin, promotes healing from skin traumas and stimulates formation of white and red blood cells. |
| Abbreviation | L-Gln |
| Chemical Name | (S)-2-Aminoglutaramic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C5H10N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.14 |
| Nitrogen Content | 19.17% |
| CAS Number | 56-85-9 |
| Conforms To | USP, JP, DAB |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Assay | 99.0 to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly characteristic taste |
| Country of Origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 kg, 10 kg poly pail, 25 kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Glutamine, nutritionally classified as a non-essential amino acid, has a profound involvement in the way that animals and plants maintain their nitrogen levels and in ammonia detoxification. Glutamine is a protein-building amino acid that is important for maintaining muscle as well as supporting immune and intestinal health. |
| Abbreviation | L-DOPA |
| Chemical Name | (S)-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl) Alanine |
| Chemical Formula | C9H11NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 197.19 |
| Nitrogen Content | 7.10% |
| CAS Number | 59-92-7 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.0% to 102.0% |
| Description | White to slightly off-white crystals or crystalline powder |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturing Process | Enzymatic |
| Packaging | 500 g, 10 kg poly pail, 50 kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Levodopa is manufactured by the enzymatic method from catechol and pyruvic acid or by chemical synthesis using vanillin as the starting material. It is the main active pharmaceutical ingredient for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. |
| Abbreviation | L-Glu |
| Chemical Name | (S)-2-Aminoglutaric Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C5H9NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 147.13 |
| Nitrogen Content | 9.52% |
| CAS Number | 56-86-0 |
| Conforms To | EP |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
| Assay | 99.0% to 100.5% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder, slightly characteristic taste |
| Country of Origin | Pharma grade: Japan, Food grade: Brazil |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 kg, 10 kg poly pail, 50 kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Glutamic Acid is a non-essential amino acid and functions as an important neurotransmitter and as a metabolic intermediate in the Krebs cycle. It is a primary component of the savory flavor umami. Both aspartic acid and glutamic acid play important roles as general acids in enzyme active centers, as well as in maintaining the solubility and ionic character of proteins. |
| Abbreviation | L-His |
| Chemical Name | (S)-2-Amino-1H-imidazole-4-propionic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C6H9N3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 155.15 |
| Nitrogen Content | 27.08% |
| CAS Number | 71-00-1 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Assay | 99.0% to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly bitter taste |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Histidine is an essential amino acid and plays a key role in production of red and white blood cells. It can be used in parenteral and enteral nutrition, and in the food industry as a supplement, seasoning and flavoring substance. |
| Abbreviation | L-His HCl H2O |
| Chemical Name | (2)-2-Amino-1H-imidazole-4-propionic Acid Monohydrochloride Monohydrate |
| Chemical Formula | C6H9N3O2·HCl·H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 209.63 |
| Nitrogen Content | 20.04% |
| CAS Number | 5934-29-2 |
| Conforms To | EP, JP |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Assay | 99.0% to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly acid and bitter taste |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 kg, 10 kg poly pail, 50 kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Histidine HCl H2O is an essential amino acid playing a key role in production of red and white blood cells. It can be used in parenteral and enteral nutrition, and in the food industry as a supplement, seasoning and flavoring substance. It is manufactured by neutralizing L-histidine with hydrochloric acid. |
| Abbreviation | L-Ile |
| Chemical Name | (2S, 3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C6H13NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 131.17 |
| Nitrogen Content | 10.68% |
| CAS Number | 73-32-5 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.5 to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly bitter taste |
| Country of Origin | Brazil, China |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 kg, 10 kg poly pail, 25 kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Isoleucine is an essential amino acid that is commonly used in parenteral and enteral nutrition. It is used in combination with the other branched chain amino acids (Leucine and Valine) to serve as important fuel sources for skeletal muscle during periods of metabolic stress. |
| Abbreviation | L-Leu |
| Chemical Name | (2S)-2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C6H13NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 131.17 |
| Nitrogen Content | 10.68% |
| CAS Number | 61-90-5 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.5 to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly bitter taste |
| Country of Origin | Pharma grade: USA, China, Food grade: Brazil |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Leucine, an essential amino acid, is one of the branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) that is used as an important component of sports nutrition and health foods to increase energy, enhance endurance and aid in muscle recovery. Leucine can also be used as a flavoring substance and as a lubricant for tablet production. |
| Abbreviation | L-Lys-AcOH |
| Chemical Name | (2S)-2. 6-Diaminohexanoic acid monoacetate |
| Chemical Formula | C6H14N2O2·C2H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 206.24 |
| Nitrogen Content | 13.58% |
| CAS Number | 57282-49-2 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP |
| Solubility | Very Soluble in water and in formic acid |
| Assay | 98.5% to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly acid taste |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 kg poly pail, 50 kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Lysine Acetate is an essential amino acid. The lysine content of vegetable protein is generally low; therefore, vegetarians may need to supplement lysine in their diet. Hair care products such as shampoos and rinses use Lysine as an excipient. |
| Abbreviation | L-Lys HCl |
| Chemical Name | (2S)-2, 6-Diaminohexanoic Acid Monohydrochloride |
| Chemical Formula | C6H14N2O2·HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 182.65 |
| Nitrogen Content | 15.34% |
| CAS Number | 657-27-2 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.5 to 101.0% |
| Description | White powder; slightly characteristic taste |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 kg, 10 kg poly pail, 40 kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Lysine HCl is an essential amino acid. The lysine content of vegetable protein is generally low; therefore, vegetarians may need to supplement lysine in their diet. Hair care products such as shampoos and rinses use Lysine as an excipient. L-lysine HCl is obtained by neutralizing with hydrochloric acid. |
| Abbreviation | L-Met |
| Chemical Name | (2S)-2-Amino-4-(methylsulfanyl) Butanoic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C5H11NO2·S |
| Molecular Weight | 149.21 |
| Nitrogen Content | 9.39% |
| CAS Number | 63-68-3 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Assay | 99.0 tp 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; characteristic odor |
| Country of Origin | Japan: Sourced by Ajinomoto |
| Manufacturing Process | Enzymatic |
| Packaging | 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Methionine is an essential amino acid and critical to phospholipid metabolism. It can be a component in infant formula, sports supplements and a flavoring substance. |
| Abbreviation | L-Phe |
| Chemical Name | (2S)-2-Amino-3-phenylpropanoic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C9H11NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 165.19 |
| Nitrogen Content | 8.48% |
| CAS Number | 63-91-2 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.5 tp 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly bitter taste |
| Country of Origin | Japan, China |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid derived from animal and vegetable proteins and deficiencies are very rare. However, in some rare cases, an inborn error in metabolism known as Phenylketonuria (PKU) can cause Phenylalanine to build up in the blood, resulting in a lifelong diet that is low in Phenylalanine. |
| Abbreviation | L-Pro |
| Chemical Name | (S)-2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C5H9NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 115.13 |
| Nitrogen Content | 12.17% |
| CAS Number | 147-85-3 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Very Soluble in water |
| Assay | 99.0% to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly sweet taste |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Proline is a non-essential amino acid but an essential component of collagen and is important for proper functioning of joints and tendons. It is a component in parenteral and enteral nutrition, cosmetics, health foods and flavoring. |
| Abbreviation | L-Ser |
| Chemical Name | (S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropionic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C3H7NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 105.09 |
| Nitrogen Content | 13.33% |
| CAS Number | 56-45-1 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.5% to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly sweet taste |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Serine is classified as a non-essential amino acid. The body can synthesize sufficient amounts of serine to meet its daily needs. Serine and products of its metabolism are essential for cell proliferation and specific functions of the central nervous system. |
| Abbreviation | L-Thr |
| Chemical Name | (2S,3R)-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C4H9NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 119.12 |
| Nitrogen Content | 11.76% |
| CAS Number | 72-19-5 |
| Conforms To | JP, USP, EP |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Assay | 99.0 to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; slightly sweet taste |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 kg, 10 kg poly pail, 50 kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Threonine is an essential amino acid metabolized to form other amino acids such as glycine and serine. It is a key component of collagen, enamel proteins and aids in proper fat metabolism in the liver; nutrients are more readily absorbed when threonine is present. |
| Abbreviation | L-Trp |
| Chemical Name | (2S)-2-Amino-3-(indol-3-yl) Propanoic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C11H12N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 204.23 |
| Nitrogen Content | 13.72% |
| CAS Number | 73-22-3 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
| Assay | 99.0 to 101.0% |
| Description | White to yellowish white crystals, or crystalline powder |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 500 grams, 10 Kg poly pail, 25 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that is required to maintain appropriate levels of serotonin and melatonin. It is used in parenteral and enteral nutrition and is an active ingredient in many antidepressants, hypnotics and natural sleep aids. |
| Abbreviation | L-Tyr |
| Chemical Name | (S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl) Propionic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C9H11NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 181.19 |
| Nitrogen Content | 7.73% |
| CAS Number | 60-18-4 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water |
| Assay | 99.0% to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder; tasteless |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 kg, 10 kg poly pail, 25 kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid. It is a precursor to dopamine and other adrenomedullary hormones, an important factor in regulating mood. Tyrosine is involved in the metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine and has been used to ease headaches, stress, anxiety and chemical addictions. |
| Abbreviation | L-Val |
| Chemical Name | (2S)-2-Amino-3-Methylbutanoic Acid |
| Chemical Formula | C5H11NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 117.15 |
| Nitrogen Content | 11.96% |
| CAS Number | 72-18-4 |
| Conforms To | USP, EP, JP |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Assay | 98.5 to 101.0% |
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Country of Origin | Pharma grade: USA, China, Food grade: Brazil |
| Manufacturing Process | Fermentation |
| Packaging | 1 Kg, 10 Kg poly pail, 50 Kg fiber drum |
| Additional Information | Valine is an essential amino acid and one of the three branched chain amino acids (BCAA). As a branched chain amino acid, valine is important for optimal growth in infants and children and nitrogen balance in adults. Valine is key in parenteral and enteral nutrition and in health food supplements. |