DL-Glutamic acid

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DL-Glutamic acid Structure
DL-Glutamic acid structure
Common Name DL-Glutamic acid
CAS Number 617-65-2 Molecular Weight 147.129
Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 333.8±32.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C5H9NO4 Melting Point 194ºC
MSDS N/A Flash Point 155.7±25.1 °C

 Use of DL-Glutamic acid


DL-Glutamic acid is the conjugate acid of Glutamic acid, which acts as a fundamental metabolite. Comparing with the second phase of polymorphs α and β L-Glutamic acid, DL-Glutamic acid presents better stability[1].

 Names

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Name glutamic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 DL-Glutamic acid Biological Activity

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Description DL-Glutamic acid is the conjugate acid of Glutamic acid, which acts as a fundamental metabolite. Comparing with the second phase of polymorphs α and β L-Glutamic acid, DL-Glutamic acid presents better stability[1].
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References

[1]. F M S Victor, et al. Pressure-induced phase transitions in DL-glutamic acid monohydrate crystal. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2020 Apr 5;230:118059.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

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Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 333.8±32.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 194ºC
Molecular Formula C5H9NO4
Molecular Weight 147.129
Flash Point 155.7±25.1 °C
Exact Mass 147.053162
PSA 100.62000
LogP -1.43
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.522
InChIKey WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
LZ9648000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Glutamic acid, DL-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
617-65-2
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1723799
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
3
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C5-H9-N-O4
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
147.15

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Human
DOSE/DURATION :
71 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Behavioral - headache
REFERENCE :
SCIEAS Science. (American Assoc. for the Advancement of Science, 1333 H St., NW, Washington, DC 20005) V.1- 1895- Volume(issue)/page/year: 163,826,1969 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - X9993 No. of Facilities: 24 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 2 No. of Employees: 69 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 26 (estimated)

 Safety Information

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Hazard Codes Xi
RTECS LZ9648000

 Synthetic Route

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 Synonyms

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glutamic acid
4-Amino-1,5-pentandioic acid
<small>DL</small>-Glutamic Acid
2-aminopentanedioic acid
hydrogen glutamate
aminoglutaric acid
MFCD00063113
EINECS 210-522-2
(±)-Glutamic Acid
a-Aminoglutaric Acid

 DL-Glutamic acid | FAQ

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Q: What is the molecular formula of glutamic acid?
A: Molecular formula of glutamic acid is C5H9NO4.
Q: What is the molecular weight of glutamic acid?
A: Molecular weight of glutamic acid is 147.129.
Q: What is the melting point of glutamic acid?
A: Melting point of glutamic acid is 194ºC.
Q: What English synonyms does glutamic acid have?
A: English synonyms of glutamic acid: glutamic acid, 4-Amino-1,5-pentandioic acid, DL-Glutamic Acid, 2-aminopentanedioic acid, hydrogen glutamate, aminoglutaric acid, MFCD00063113, EINECS 210-522-2, (±)-Glutamic Acid, a-Aminoglutaric Acid.
Q: What is the InChIKey of glutamic acid?
A: InChIKey of glutamic acid is WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the CAS number of glutamic acid?
A: CAS number of glutamic acid is 617-65-2.
Q: What are the downstream products of glutamic acid?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of glutamic acid: 32677-01-3;5624-26-0;328-50-7;692-29-5;4230-33-5;55-21-0;1501-32-2;60-35-5;98-92-0;6893-26-1.
Q: What is the LogP of glutamic acid?
A: LogP of glutamic acid is -1.43.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of glutamic acid?
A: SMILES notation of glutamic acid is NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O.
Q: What are the upstream materials of glutamic acid?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of glutamic acid: 328-50-7;1199-01-5;292638-85-8;5440-42-6;6326-44-9;107-13-1;1068-90-2;56-86-0.

 DL-Glutamic acidfactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Zhongshan Xingrui Chemical Co. , Ltd.
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