Dipeptone

Specification

ph

5.5 to 7.0 (2% solution)

odour

Characteristic but not putrescent

clarity

2 % solution remains clear before and after autoclaving at 121 deg C

proteins

Not less than 75%

appearance

Light yellow colored,amorphous powder

loss on drying

Not more than 5 %

total nitrogen

Not less than 12 %

alpha amino nitrogen

Not less than 3%

degree of hydrolysis

Not less than 25%