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Amino Acids & Derivatives

L-Glutamic Acid

RA001482 CAS 56-86-0

Identity

Product code
RA001482
CAS number
56-86-0
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C5H9NO4
Molecular weight
147.13

Classification

Applications
Microbiology

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White powder —
Odour Odorless —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 205 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 247 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.538 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Slightly soluble in water —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A white powder — —
Sulphated ash (600 °C) Max 0.1 % % —
Loss on drying (105 °C) Max 0.5 % % —
Assay Min 99 % % acidimetric
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.02 % % —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.03 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.001 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % % —
Ammonium (NH4) Max 0.02 % % —
Ninhydrin positive substance (TLC method) Max 0.5 % % —

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 g RA001482-PK-100G
250 g RA001482-PK-250G