L-Glutamic acid

Name: L-Glutamic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046721

About L-Glutamic acid

L-Glutamic acid (CAS 56-86-0) is an amino acid derivative offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C5H9NO4, it has a molar mass of 147.13 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid. Alternative names: L-glutamate and (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for peptide synthesis, cell culture media and biochemical research. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Available in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg packs, L-Glutamic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Peptide synthesis
Cell culture media
Biochemical research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Glutamic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-046721
CAS Number	56-86-0
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₉NO₄
Molecular weight	147.13 g/mol
Exact mass	147.0532
HSN code	29224210
InChIKey	WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-VKHMYHEASA-N
SMILES	C(CC(=O)O)[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	33032

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-3.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 5
TPSA	101 Å²
Synonyms	L-glutamate, (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid, L-Glutaminic acid, Glutaminol, Glutamicol, (S)-Glutamic acid, glutaminic acid, L-glu, Glutamic acid, L-, Acido glutamico, Acide glutamique

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P264 + P265, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 56-86-0

Microbiology

L-Glutamic acid, 99%+

CAS: 56-86-0
Formula: C₅H₉NO₄
MW: 147.13 g/mol

VQ-002131

BP/USP/EP / Cell Cult…

L-Glutamic acid, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested

CAS: 56-86-0
Formula: C₅H₉NO₄
MW: 147.13 g/mol

VQ-046059

Cell Culture

L-Glutamic acid, cell culture tested

CAS: 56-86-0
Formula: C₅H₉NO₄
MW: 147.13 g/mol

VQ-046329

Food Grade

L-Glutamic acid, food grade (FCC)

CAS: 56-86-0
Formula: C₅H₉NO₄
MW: 147.13 g/mol

VQ-046914

USP

L-Glutamic acid, USP 98.5–101.5%

CAS: 56-86-0
Formula: C₅H₉NO₄
MW: 147.13 g/mol

VQ-046743

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of L-Glutamic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Glutamic acid is 56-86-0. It is also known as L-glutamate, (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid, L-Glutaminic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-Glutamic acid?

L-Glutamic acid has the molecular formula C5H9NO4 and a molecular weight of 147.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of L-Glutamic acid can I order?

We supply L-Glutamic acid, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 10 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with L-Glutamic acid?

Yes. Every lot of L-Glutamic acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can L-Glutamic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. L-Glutamic acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.