L-Glutamic acid, BP/USP/EP, cell culture test… 56-86-0

Name: L-Glutamic acid, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046059

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

L-Glutamic acid is an amino acid derivative in BP/USP/EP / Cell Culture grade carrying the CAS registry number 56-86-0. Its molecular formula is C5H9NO4 and its molecular weight is 147.13 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid. It is also known as L-glutamate or (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span peptide synthesis, cell culture media and biochemical research. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Peptide synthesis
Cell culture media
Biochemical research

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Glutamic acid, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested
Catalogue No.	VQ-046059
CAS Number	56-86-0
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₉NO₄
Molecular weight	147.13 g/mol
Exact mass	147.0532
Grade	BP/USP/EP / Cell Culture
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

L-Glutamic acid

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

VQ-046721

Microbiology

L-Glutamic acid, 99%+

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

VQ-002131

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, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Glutamic acid, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested 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, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested?

L-Glutamic acid, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested 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, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested can I order?

We supply L-Glutamic acid, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested in BP/USP/EP / Cell Culture grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with L-Glutamic acid, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested?

Yes. Every lot of L-Glutamic acid, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested 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, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested be shipped internationally?

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