L-Glutamic acid,suitable for cell culture CAS 56-86-0

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CAS: 56-86-0

MF: C₅H₉NO₄

MW: 147.13

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Glutamic acid is a non-essential amino acid. It is one of the most abundant amino acids and has key functions in multiple metabolic pathways. Glutamate, the anionic form of glutamic acid, is an excitatory neurotransmitter and precursor to GABA. Glutamic acid is also an important constituent in cell culture media.

Product Categories	Amino Acids, Biochemicals, Raw Materials (IVD), Reagents for Cell Culture
CAS RN	56-86-0
Alternative CAS RN	-
EC Number	200-293-7
MDL Number	MFCD00002634
Storage Temperature	+20°C
Shipping Temperature	Ambient
Harmonised Tariff Code	2922420090

Physical Description	White crystalline powder
Identification	To pass tests
Solubility (5% in water)	Clear, colourless solution
pH (1% in water)	3.0 - 3.5
Transmittance	≥ 98.0% (5% in water, 430nm, 10mm cell)
Specific Optical Rotation ([α]20/D)	+31.5 - +32.2 °
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.02%
Sulphate (SO4)	≤ 0.02%
Ammonium (NH4)	≤ 0.02%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10ppm
Arsenic (As2O3)	≤ 1ppm
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 5ppm
Any Individual Impurity	≤ 0.2%
Total Impurities	≤ 0.6%
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.1%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Endotoxins	≤ 6EU/g
Assay	99.0 - 101.0 % (dried basis)
Pharmacopoeia Specification(s)	EP
Origin	Non-animal origin
Specification Version	1.0