| Identification | ||
| Name | L-Glutamic acid | |
| Synonyms | L(+)-Glutamic acid; 2-Aminoglutaric acid | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H9NO4 | |
| Molecular Weight | 147.13 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 56-86-0 | |
| EINECS | 200-293-7 | |
| FEMA | 3285 | |
| Properties | ||
| Density | 1.538 | |
| Melting point | 205 ºC | |
| alpha | 32 º (c=10,2N HCl) | |
| Water solubility | 7.5 g/L (20 ºC) | |