L-Glutamic acid, food grade (FCC)

Name: L-Glutamic acid, food grade (FCC)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046914

About L-Glutamic acid, food grade (FCC)

L-Glutamic acid is an amino acid derivative (Food Grade grade) carrying the CAS registry number 56-86-0. Its molecular formula is C5H9NO4 and its molecular weight is 147.13 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid. Common synonyms include L-glutamate and (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include peptide synthesis, cell culture media, biochemical research and food and flavour applications. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

We offer L-Glutamic acid in 100 g, 250 g, 1 kg and 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Peptide synthesis
Cell culture media
Biochemical research
Food & flavour applications

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Glutamic acid, food grade (FCC)
Catalogue No.	VQ-046914
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	Food Grade
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

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

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

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BP/USP/EP / Cell Cult…

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Formula: C₅H₉NO₄
MW: 147.13 g/mol

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Cell Culture

L-Glutamic acid, cell culture tested

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

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USP

L-Glutamic acid, USP 98.5–101.5%

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of L-Glutamic acid, food grade (FCC)?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Glutamic acid, food grade (FCC) 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, food grade (FCC)?

L-Glutamic acid, food grade (FCC) 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, food grade (FCC) can I order?

We supply L-Glutamic acid, food grade (FCC) in Food Grade grade, in 100 g, 250 g, 1 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with L-Glutamic acid, food grade (FCC)?

Yes. Every lot of L-Glutamic acid, food grade (FCC) 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, food grade (FCC) be shipped internationally?

Yes. L-Glutamic acid, food grade (FCC) 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.