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L-Glutamic acid

Catalog Number

ACM56860

CAS

56-86-0

Structure

IUPAC Name

(2S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid

Synonyms

L-Glutanmic

Molecular Weight

147.13

Molecular Formula

C5H9NO4

Canonical SMILES

C(CC(=O)O)C(C(=O)O)N

InChI

InChI=1S/C5H9NO4/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8/h3H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t3-/m0/s1

InChI Key

WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-VKHMYHEASA-N

Boiling Point

267.21 °C

Melting Point

205 °C(lit.)

Flash Point

155.7 °C

Purity

99%

Density

1.54 g/cm³ at 20 °C

Solubility

Slight soluble in water, ether

Appearance

Solid

Storage

2-8 °C

Active Content

95%

3.0-3.5 (8.6g/l, H₂O, 25°C)

Physical State

Solid

Typical Applications

Use as dispersing agent.
Use as cleansing agent.

MSDS

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COA

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Spec Sheet

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Custom Q&A

What is the chemical formula for L-Glutamic acid?

The chemical formula for L-Glutamic acid is C5H9NO4.

What is the molecular weight of L-Glutamic acid?

The molecular weight of L-Glutamic acid is 147.13 g/mol.

What is the melting point of L-Glutamic acid?

The melting point of L-Glutamic acid is 205 °C (dec.) (lit.).

What is the Boiling point of L-Glutamic acid?

The Boiling point of L-Glutamic acid is approximately 267.21°C.

What are the commonly used synonyms for L-Glutamic acid?

Some commonly used synonyms for L-Glutamic acid are Acidum glutamicum, Glu, and (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid.

What is the pH range of L-Glutamic acid in water at 25°C?

The pH of L-Glutamic acid in water is in the range of 3.0-3.5 at 25°C.

How is L-Glutamic acid used in the food industry?

L-Glutamic acid is used as a food additive, flavor enhancer, and salt substitute in the food industry.

What is the optical activity of L-Glutamic acid in 2 M HCl?

The optical activity of L-Glutamic acid in 2 M HCl is [α]20/D +32°, c = 10.

How is L-Glutamic acid produced industrially?

L-Glutamic acid is produced through microbial fermentation using carbohydrates as raw materials and separation techniques such as "Isoelectric point extraction" and "ion exchange resin".

How does L-Glutamic acid play a role in the metabolic pathways of animals and plants?

L-Glutamic acid participates in amino acid biosynthesis, ammonia transport, and acts as a precursor for the synthesis of important amino acids such as glutamine, proline, and arginine in animals and plants.

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