L-Glutamic acid

ALDRICH/W328502 - FCC

Synonym: (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid; Glu

CAS Number: 56-86-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅H₉NO₄
Molecular Weight: 147.13
EC Number: 200-293-7
MDL Number: MFCD00002634
Linear Formula: HO₂CCH₂CH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂H
Product Type: Chemical

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application(s)	flavors and fragrances
assay	98.5-101.5% dry basis (perchloric acid titration)
biological source	corn
cation traces	As: ≤3 ppm
	Cd: ≤1 ppm
	Hg: ≤1 ppm
	Pb: ≤5 ppm
density	1.54 g/cm³ at 20 °C
food allergen	no known allergens
form	powder or crystals
grade	Kosher
InChI	1S/C5H9NO4/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8/h3H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t3-/m0/s1
InChI key	WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-VKHMYHEASA-N
mp	205 °C (dec.) (lit.)
optical activity	[α]20/D +32°, c = 10 in 2 M HCl
organoleptic	baked
Quality Level	400
reg. compliance	FCC
	FDA 21 CFR 172.320
	FDA 21 CFR 182.1045
SMILES string	N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C(O)=O
solubility	water: soluble 8.64 g/L at 25 °C

Biochem/physiol Actions:	An excitatory amino acid neurotransmitter that is an agonist at all subtypes of glutamate receptors (metabotropic, kainate, NMDA, and AMPA).
Disclaimer:	For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.
General description:	L-Glutamic acid is an amino acid mainly used as a flavor enhancer in the food industry. It occurs naturally in kelp. L-Glutamic acid is said to impart umami-like taste in ready-to-drink (RTD) green tea.
Packaging:	1 kg in poly bottle
Packaging:	5, 10, 25 kg in fiber drum

RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	WGK 1
Flash Point(F)	Not applicable
Flash Point(C)	Not applicable

Purity	98.5-101.5% dry basis (perchloric acid titration)
mp	205 °C (dec.) (lit.)
Density	1.54 g/cm³ at 20 °C
FEMA Number	3285
UNSPSC	12164502