Molekula
L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 1999 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of glutamic acid, a non-essential amino acid widely used in food and pharmaceutical industries as a flavor enhancer, nutritional supplement, and intermediate in chemical synthesis. It appears as a white crystalline powder with high solubility in water. This chemical has a CAS number of 138-15-8, a molecular formula of C5H9NO4·HCl, and a molecular weight of 183.59 g/mol. It is classified with a signal word of *Danger* and should be stored at ambient conditions. Molekula supplies L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 kg — £74.30 per pack ex VAT · £89.16 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White/ off white crystalline powder |
| Grade | Conforms to USP |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Assay | 98.5 - 101.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.25% |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 5mg/kg |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to structure |
| Specific Optical Rotation[α]D20 | +25.2° to +25.8° |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 27451375 |
| CAS Number | 138-15-8 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid;hydrochloride |
| EC Number | 205-315-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H9NO4·HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 183.59 |
| Exact Mass | 183.0298 |
| SMILES | C(CC(=O)O)[C@@H](C(=O)O)N.Cl |
| InChIKey | RPAJSBKBKSSMLJ-DFWYDOINSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H9NO4.ClH/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8;/h3H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);1H/t3-;/m0./s1 |
| PubChem CID | 2723891 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| Tariff Code | 2922420000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H314 (sub cat. 1A) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+330 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- Acidalin
- Acidogen
- Acidothyn
- Aciglumin
- Acigluminum
- Antalka
- Feracid
- GLUTAMIC ACID HYDROCHLORIDE
- Glutamidin
- Glutamidine
Frequently asked questions
What is L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride commonly used for?
L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride is primarily used as a flavor enhancer (e.g., monosodium glutamate precursor), in pharmaceuticals, and as a nutrient in cell culture media.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride?
The chemical formula is **C₅H₉NO₄·HCl**, and the molecular weight is **183.59 g/mol**.
How should L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at **ambient temperature**, away from moisture and strong oxidizing agents.
What grades of L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **pharmaceutical (USP/EP/JP), food-grade, and analytical-grade** L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride.
Can Molekula supply L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride in bulk?
Yes, we offer bulk quantities (typically ≥25 kg) for industrial, pharmaceutical, and food applications—contact us for pricing and lead times.
What documentation is provided with an order of L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and batch-specific documentation** (e.g., USP/EP compliance if applicable).
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