H-Glu(Ala-OH)-OH

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H-Glu(Ala-OH)-OH Structure
H-Glu(Ala-OH)-OH structure
Common Name H-Glu(Ala-OH)-OH
CAS Number 5875-41-2 Molecular Weight 218.20700
Density 1.362g/cm3 Boiling Point 564.4ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C8H14N2O5 Melting Point 188-192ºC(lit.)
MSDS USA Flash Point 295.1ºC

 Use of H-Glu(Ala-OH)-OH


γ-L-Glutamyl-L-alanine, composed of gamma-glutamate and alanine, is a proteolytic breakdown product of larger proteins.

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine
Synonym More Synonyms

 H-Glu(Ala-OH)-OH Biological Activity

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Description γ-L-Glutamyl-L-alanine, composed of gamma-glutamate and alanine, is a proteolytic breakdown product of larger proteins.
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References

[1]. Ovchinnikova OG, et al. Structure of a polysaccharide from Providencia rustigianii O11 containing a novel amide of 2-acetamido-2-deoxygalacturonic acid with L-glutamyl-L-alanine. Carbohydr Res. 2012 Feb 15;349:95-102.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.362g/cm3
Boiling Point 564.4ºC at 760mmHg
Melting Point 188-192ºC(lit.)
Molecular Formula C8H14N2O5
Molecular Weight 218.20700
Flash Point 295.1ºC
Exact Mass 218.09000
PSA 129.72000
Index of Refraction 1.527
InChIKey WQXXXVRAFAKQJM-WHFBIAKZSA-N
SMILES CC(NC(=O)CCC(N)C(=O)O)C(=O)O

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport

 Synthetic Route

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 Precursor & DownStream

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Precursor  7

DownStream  0

 Articles3

More Articles

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A spectrophotometric method for the determination of gamma-glutamyl cyclotransferase with alanine dehydrogenase in the presence of anthglutin.

Biochem. Med. Metab. Biol. 38(3) , 311-6, (1987)

gamma-Glutamyl cyclotransferase activity is assayed in tissues by a colorimetric method using gamma-glutamyl alanine as a substrate coupled with alanine dehydrogenase from B. sphericus, to measure the...

gamma-Glutamylcyclotransferase: inhibition by D-beta-aminoglutaryl-L-alanine and analysis of the solvent kinetic isotope effect.

Eur. J. Biochem. 184(1) , 97-101, (1989)

Spin-echo NMR spectroscopy was used to record the cleavage of a gamma-glutamyl--amino-acid by (5-L-glutamyl)-L-amino-acid 5-glutamyltransferase (cyclizing) (gamma-glutamylcyclotransferase) in human er...

Glutathione metabolism at the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier.

FASEB J. 3(13) , 2527-31, (1989)

Glutathione metabolism and transport in the choroid plexus were probed by determining the effects of administration to rats of several compounds (buthionine sulfoximine, L-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxyl...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

g-Glu-Ala.
N-L-R-Glutamyl-L-alanine
H-g-Glu-Ala-OH
5-L-Glutamyl-L-alanine
L-gamma-glutamyl-L-alanine
H-γ-GLU-ALA-OH
MFCD00037215
H-GLU(ALA-OH)-OH

 H-Glu(Ala-OH)-OH | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the InChIKey of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine?
A: InChIKey of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine is WQXXXVRAFAKQJM-WHFBIAKZSA-N.
Q: What are the uses of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine?
A: Main uses of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine: γ-L-Glutamyl-L-alanine, composed of gamma-glutamate and alanine, is a proteolytic breakdown product of larger proteins.
Q: What English synonyms does L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine have?
A: English synonyms of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine: g-Glu-Ala., N-L-R-Glutamyl-L-alanine, H-g-Glu-Ala-OH, 5-L-Glutamyl-L-alanine, L-gamma-glutamyl-L-alanine, H-γ-GLU-ALA-OH, MFCD00037215, H-GLU(ALA-OH)-OH.
Q: What is the melting point of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine?
A: Melting point of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine is 188-192ºC(lit.).
Q: What is the molecular weight of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine?
A: Molecular weight of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine is 218.20700.
Q: What is the English name of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine?
A: The English name of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine is L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine.
Q: What is the CAS number of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine?
A: CAS number of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine is 5875-41-2.
Q: What is the molecular formula of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine?
A: Molecular formula of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine is C8H14N2O5.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine?
A: SMILES notation of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine is CC(NC(=O)CCC(N)C(=O)O)C(=O)O.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of L-γ-glutamyl-L-alanine is 129.72000.

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