L-Glutamic acid 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 to almost white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	To conform to standard
Solubility (10% in 2M HCl)	Clear, colourless solution
Transmittance	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation ([α]20/D)	+31.5 - +32.4 ° (c=10, 2M HCl)
pH	3.0 - 3.5
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 1ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10ppm
Ammonium (NH4)	≤ 0.02%
Sulphate (SO4)	≤ 0.02%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.02%
Other Amino Acids	None detected
Any Individual Impurity (TLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (TLC)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.1% (105°C, 3h)
Assay (Titration)	99.0 - 101.0 % (dried basis)
Pharmacopoeia Specification(s)	USP, AJI
Specification Version	1.2