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L-Glutamic Acid

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
L-glutamic acid
Synonyms
Glutamidex
L-α-Aminoglutaric Acid
(2S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid
1-Aminopropane-1,3-dicarboxylic acid
α-Glutamic Acid
Glutamicol
(S)-2-Amino-1,5-pentanedioic Acid
Glusate
Glutacid
Glutaminol
Glutaton
(S)-(+)-Glutamic acid
(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid
L-(+)-Glutamic acid

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 56-86-0

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 199-201°C
Solubility Water
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DETAILS

Description (English)
A non-essential amino acid. Its salt form (glutamate) is an important neurotransmitter that plays a key role in long-term potentiation and is important for learning and memory. It is also a key molecule in cellular metabolism.

REFERENCES

  • McEntee, W., et al.: Psychopharmacology, 111, 391 (1993)
  • Manev, H., et al.: Mol. Pharmacol., 36, 106 (1993)