| Identification | ||
| Name | L-Pyroglutamic acid | |
| Synonyms | 5-Oxoproline; 5-Oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid; L-5-Pyrrolidone-2-carboxylic acid; (S)-(-)-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H7NO3 | |
| Molecular Weight | 129.11 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 98-79-3 | |
| EINECS | 202-700-3 | |
| Properties | ||
| Melting point | 152-162 ºC | |
| alpha | -27.5 º (c=10, 1 N NaOH) | |
| Water solubility | 10-15 g/100 mL (20 ºC) | |