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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Glutamic acid, 99%
Description
It is used as a chiral building-block in the synthesis of the (S)-isomer of -butyrolactone-4-carboxylic acid. L-Glutamic acid is widely used in fields of medicine, food processing, industry, etc.
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It is used as a chiral building-block in the synthesis of the (S)-isomer of -butyrolactone-4-carboxylic acid. L-Glutamic acid is widely used in fields of medicine, food processing, industry, etc.
Solubility
It is very slightly soluble in cold water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 189°C to 192°C (decomposition) |
| Assay Percent Range | ≥99% |
| Beilstein | 1723801 |
| Merck Index | 14,4469 |
| Solubility Information | It is very slightly soluble in cold water. |
| Density | 1.525 |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Formula Weight | 147.13 |
| Optical Rotation | +31° (c=5 in 5N HCl) |
| Percent Purity | ≥99% |
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