L-Glutamic Acid
TL;DR: L-Glutamic Acid (CAS 56-86-0) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H9NO4 and molecular weight 147.05316 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
L-谷氨酸
(2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid
Also Known As: L-glutamic acid, GLUTAMIC ACID, L-glutamate, Glutamidex, Glutaminol
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H9NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 147.05316 g/mol |
| XLogP | -3.7 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 101.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 5 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 147.05316 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 145.0 |
| Melting Point | 224 |
| Boiling Point | Sublimes at 175 °C |
| Density | 1.538 g/cu cm at 20 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | Vapor pressure: 1.7X10-8 mm Hg at 25 °C /Extrapolated from liquid-phase temperatures to a solid at 25 °C/ |
| Solubility | 8570 |
| SMILES | C(CC(=O)O)[C@@H](C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-VKHMYHEASA-N |
Product Description
Applications: L-Glutamic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
L-Glutamic Acid (CAS 56-86-0) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C5H9NO4 and a molecular weight of 147.05 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.538 g/cu cm at 20 °C g/cm³, a solubility: 8570. Synonyms include L-glutamic acid and GLUTAMIC ACID.
Custom synthesis (mg to ton scale), HPLC/NMR/MS analytical support, and complete COA/MSDS documentation are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of L-Glutamic Acid
Property Insights of L-Glutamic Acid
The XLogP value of -3.7 indicates that L-Glutamic Acid is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 101.0 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for L-Glutamic Acid. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, L-Glutamic Acid has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 5 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of L-Glutamic Acid?
The CAS number of L-Glutamic Acid is 56-86-0.
What is the molecular formula of L-Glutamic Acid?
The molecular formula of L-Glutamic Acid is C5H9NO4.
What is the molecular weight of L-Glutamic Acid?
The molecular weight of L-Glutamic Acid is 147.05316 g/mol.
What are the applications of L-Glutamic Acid?
L-Glutamic Acid is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to...
Where can I buy L-Glutamic Acid?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for L-Glutamic Acid?
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