L-glutamic acid is an optically active form of glutamic acid having L-configuration. Among its listed roles, it functions as a nutraceutical, a micronutrient, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a mouse metabolite, a ferroptosis inducer and a neurotransmitter. It is a glutamine family amino acid, a proteinogenic amino acid, a glutamic acid and a L-alpha-amino acid. It is the conjugate acid of L-glutamate(1-). It is an enantiomer of a D-glutamic acid. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Amino Acids. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a fermentation-derived source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Glutamidex, Glutaminol and Glutaton. Its PubChem CID is 33032.
L-Glutamic acid
| CAS No | 56-86-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H9NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 147.13 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid |
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L-glutamic acid is an optically active form of glutamic acid having L-configuration. Among its listed roles, it functions as a nutraceutical, a micronutrient, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a mouse metabolite, a ferroptosis inducer and a neurotransmitter.
The listed CAS number is 56-86-0.
The listed molecular formula is C5H9NO4.
The listed molecular weight is 147.13 g/mol.
(2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid.
The source lists Glutamidex, Glutaminol and Glutaton.