Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Glutamic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as a chiral building-block in the synthesis of the (S)-isomer of -butyrolactone-4-carboxylic acid.  L-Glutamic acid is widely used in fields of medicine, food processing, industry, etc.

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Applications
It is used as a chiral building-block in the synthesis of the (S)-isomer of -butyrolactone-4-carboxylic acid.  L-Glutamic acid is widely used in fields of medicine, food processing, industry, etc.

Solubility
It is very slightly soluble in cold water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 56-86-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H9NO4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 147.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00002634
• InChI Key: WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: l-glutamic acid, glutamic acid, 2s-2-aminopentanedioic acid, h-glu-oh, s-2-aminopentanedioic acid, glutaminol, l-glutaminic acid, glutacid, glutamicol, glutamidex
• PubChem CID: 33032
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16015
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid
• SMILES: NC(CCC(O)=O)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 189°C to 192°C (decomposition)
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99%
• Beilstein: 1723801
• Merck Index: 14,4469
• Solubility Information: It is very slightly soluble in cold water.
• Density: 1.525
• Quantity: 250 g
• Formula Weight: 147.13
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Chemical Name or Material: L-Glutamic Acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H500
EINECSNumber	200-293-7
RTECSNumber	LZ9700000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only