Product Details
Molecular Formula
C5H10N2O3
Appearance
at 100.00 %. very mild milky custard cocoa oily;milky
Grade
Pharmaceutical Grade
Description
L-glutamic acid is obtained by γ-hydrazide, usually by amidation of L-glutamate-γ-methyl ester in the presence of carbon disulfide
Chemical Name
L-Glutamine
Synonyms
2,5-Diamino-5-oxpentanoicacid;LEVOGLUTAMIDE;L(+)-GLUTAMINE;L-GLUTAMINE;L(+)-GLUTAMIC ACID-5-AMIDE;L-GLUTAMIC ACID 5-AMIDE;L-GLUTAMIC ACID AMIDE;L-GLN
Source and Preparation
L-glutamic acid is obtained by γ-hydrazide, usually by amidation of L-glutamate-γ-methyl ester in the presence of carbon disulfide.
Applications
Nutritional supplement, flavoring enhancer. It is used in medicine to treat ulcer of digestive organs, alcohol poisoning and improve brain function.
Safety
It represents 12.4% of the total protein mass in foods (FDA§ 172.320, 2000). FEMA: bakery products, meat products, gummy, meat soup, nut products, seasonings, all 350(mg/kg).
Boiling Point
265.74°C (rough estimate)
Melting Point
185 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Product Description
L-glutamic acid is obtained by γ-hydrazide, usually by amidation of L-glutamate-γ-methyl ester in the presence of carbon disulfide
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
146.14
pH
5.0-6.0 (25℃, 0.1M in H2O)
Stability
185 ºC Decomposition;Moisture and light sensitive. Incompatible with moisture, strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility
Soluble in water, dimethyl sulfoxide and ethanol. Insoluble in methanol, ether, benzene, acetone, ethyl acetate and chloroform.
Color
L Glutamine is a white crystalline or crystalline powder substance.
Toxicity
Safe for use in food (FDA§ 172.320, 2000). LD507500mg/kg(rat, oral).