During the storage process, L-proline needs to avoid contact with the following substances:
Strong Oxidants: Such as potassium permanganate, hydrogen peroxide, etc. Functional groups like the amino group and carboxyl group in L-proline are prone to oxidation reactions with strong oxidants, which may lead to the destruction of its structure, thus affecting its properties and uses.
Strong Acids and Strong Bases: L-proline is an amphoteric compound. In a strong acid or strong base environment, it will undergo protonation or deprotonation reactions to form corresponding salts. For example, it will react with hydrochloric acid to form L-proline hydrochloride, and react with sodium hydroxide to form the corresponding sodium salt. This will not only change its chemical properties but also may affect its effect in subsequent applications.
Reactive Metals: Such as active metals like sodium and potassium. These metals may chemically react with certain groups in L-proline, causing the product to deteriorate.
Moisture: L-proline has a certain hygroscopicity. Excessive moisture will cause it to deliquesce, which may further lead to problems such as caking and mildew, and may also promote some hydrolysis reactions, affecting its quality and stability. Therefore, it usually needs to be stored in a dry environment and sealed to reduce contact with moisture.
Volatile Organic Solvents: Such as acetone, ether, etc. Although the solubility of L-proline in organic solvents is relatively low, long-term contact with these volatile organic solvents may cause it to absorb the odor of the organic solvents or have some weak interactions, affecting its quality.