Property: White flaky crystal or crystalline powder with special odor and slightly sweet taste. Melting point 281 degree. PH value of 10% aqueous solution is 5.6-6.1. Stable to heat and the air. Soluble in water (3.3g/100ml, 25 degree), dilute acid and dilute alkali solution, poorly soluble in ethyl alcohol, almost in soluble in ethyl ether.