L-Glutamic Acid

L-Glutamic Acid

CAS No.: 56-86-0
Molecular Formula: C5H9NO4
Molecular Weight: 147.13
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product description
L-Glutamic acid has a very faint odor reminiscent of yeast or freshly baked bread and a mild, somewhat sweet, meat- like taste This is a naturally occurring amino acid of plant and animal proteins The average glutamic acid content of food proteins is 20%, expressed as glutamic acid per 100 g of the edible portions For a detailed description, see Burdock (1997).


Chemical Properties
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Melting point

205 °C (dec.) (lit.)

Alpha

32 º (c=10,2N HCl)

Boiling point

267.21°C (rough estimate)

Density

1.54 g/cm3 at 20 °C

Bulk density

460kg/m3

FEMA

3285 | L-GLUTAMIC ACID

Refractive index

1.4300 (estimate)

Storage temp.

2-8°C

Solubility

1 M HCl: 100 mg/mL

Form

Powder

Pka

2.13(at 25℃)

Color

White

PH

3.0-3.5 (8.6g/l, H2O, 25℃)

Odor

at 100.00 %. mild yeast baked bread

Odor Type

yeasty

Biological source

Non-animal source

Optical Rotation

[α]20/D +32°, c = 10 in 2 M HCl

Water Solubility

7.5 g/L (20 ºC)

λmax

λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.1λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.1

Merck

14,4469

JECFA Number

1420

BRN

1723801

InChIKey

WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-VKHMYHEASA-N

LogP

-3.69

CAS DataBase Reference

56-86-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

L-Glutamic acid(56-86-0)

EPA Substance Registry System

L-Glutamic acid (56-86-0)


Safety Information

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Hazard Codes

Xi

Risk Statements

36/37/38

Safety Statements

24/25-36-26

WGK Germany

2

RTECS

LZ9700000

F

10

TSCA

Yes

HS Code

29224200

Hazardous Substances Data

56-86-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 30000 mg/kg


Product Usage

L-Glutamic acid is a vital amino acid widely utilized as a multifunctional building block in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Its most prominent application is in the food industry, where it serves as the primary raw material for producing Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), a world-renowned flavor enhancer that imparts the "umami" taste to processed foods and seasonings. In the pharmaceutical sector, it is used as a metabolic regulator to support brain function and treat hepatic coma. Furthermore, it is a key precursor for synthesizing biodegradable polymers like Poly-L-glutamic acid, which finds advanced applications in eco-friendly water treatment and sustainable packaging. In cosmetics, its derivatives are highly valued as mild, skin-friendly surfactants and moisturizing agents in premium personal care formulations.

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