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L-Glutamic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A15031.30
250 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

L-Glutamic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A15031.30
250 g, Each
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Catalog number: A15031.30
also known as A15031-30
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
56-86-0
IUPAC Name
2-aminopentanedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H9NO4
InChI Key
WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
NC(CCC(O)=O)C(O)=O
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥98.5%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Optical Rotation
+32?? 2? (c= 5 in 5N HCl)
Appearance (Color)
White
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
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