Description / Application
Glutamic acid is an alpha-amino acid that is glutaric acid bearing a single amino substituent at position 2. It has a role as a fundamental metabolite. It is a polar amino acid and an alpha-amino acid. It contains a 2-carboxyethyl group. It is a conjugate acid of a glutamate(1-).
Identities
| Alternative Name | H-DL-Glu-OH |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H9NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 147.13 |
| MFCD | MFCD00063113 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | None |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |