L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester

Name: L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-013480

About L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester

Listed under CAS 1499-55-4, L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester is a process intermediate or related compound of Glutamic Acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C6H11NO4 and its molecular weight is 161.16 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2S)-2-amino-5-methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid. It is also known as (S)-2-amino-5-methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid or H-Glu(OMe)-OH.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Glutamic Acid, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. This item is currently in stock for prompt dispatch.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Glutamic Acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Glutamic Acid.

Glutamic Acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester
Catalogue No.	VQ-013480
CAS Number	1499-55-4
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-amino-5-methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₁NO₄
Molecular weight	161.16 g/mol
Exact mass	161.0688
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	ZGEYCCHDTIDZAE-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)CC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	68662

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-3.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 5
TPSA	89.6 Å²
Synonyms	(S)-2-amino-5-methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid, H-Glu(OMe)-OH, L-Glu(OMe)-OH, (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid 5-methyl ester, 5-Methyl L-Glutamate, 5-Methyl hydrogen L-glutamate, L-Glutamic acid, 5-methyl ester, glutamic acid gamma-methyl ester, 5-O-methyl-glutamic acid, L-Glutamic acid gamma-methyl ester, glutamic acid 5-methyl ester, (2S)-2-amino-5-methoxy-5-oxo-pentanoic acid

Documents

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester is 1499-55-4. It is also known as (S)-2-amino-5-methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid, H-Glu(OMe)-OH, L-Glu(OMe)-OH.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester?

L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester has the molecular formula C6H11NO4 and a molecular weight of 161.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-amino-5-methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid.

What is L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester used for?

L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Glutamic Acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester can I order?

We supply L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester?

Yes. Every lot of L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester 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 5-methyl ester be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.