It plays an important role as a cofactor in the urea cycle, activating the enzyme carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I, which is essential for the detoxification of ammonia in the liver. NAG is used in research and clinical applications related to metabolic disorders, particularly those affecting nitrogen metabolism. N-Acetyl-L-glutamic acid (NAG) is derived from the amino acid L-glutamic acid, in which the amino group is acetylated.
N-Acetyl-L-glutamic acid
| API Name | Carglumic acid |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 1188-37-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H11NO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 189.17 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2S)-2-acetamidopentanedioic acid |
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It plays an important role as a cofactor in the urea cycle, activating the enzyme carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I, which is essential for the detoxification of ammonia in the liver. NAG is used in research and clinical applications related to metabolic disorders, particularly those affecting nitrogen metabolism. N-Acetyl-L-glutamic acid (NAG) is derived from the amino acid L-glutamic acid, in which the amino group is acetylated.
The CAS number of N-Acetyl-L-glutamic acid is 1188-37-0.
The molecular formula of N-Acetyl-L-glutamic acid is C7H11NO5.
The listed molecular weight of N-Acetyl-L-glutamic acid is 189.17 g/mol.
N-Acetyl-L-glutamic acid is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Carglumic acid.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for N-Acetyl-L-glutamic acid is (2S)-2-acetamidopentanedioic acid.