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L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester

SKU 90036188 CAS 1499-55-4 Available on enquiry

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L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester is a protected amino acid derivative used primarily in peptide synthesis and biochemical research. This compound is identified by CAS number 1499-55-4 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90036188
CAS Number: 1499-55-4
IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-5-methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid
Exact Mass: 161.0688
SMILES: COC(=O)CC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
InChIKey: ZGEYCCHDTIDZAE-BYPYZUCNSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C6H11NO4/c1-11-5(8)3-2-4(7)6(9)10/h4H,2-3,7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)/t4-/m0/s1
PubChem CID: 68662

Synonyms

(2S)-2-amino-5-methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid
(S)-2-amino-5-methoxy-5-oxopentanoic acid
(S)-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester
5-Methyl hydrogen L-glutamate
5-Methyl L-Glutamate
5-O-methyl-glutamic acid
glutamic acid 5-methyl ester
glutamic acid gamma-methyl ester
H-Glu(OMe)-OH
L-Glutamic acid gamma-methyl ester

Frequently asked questions

What is L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester used for?

L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester is primarily used as a protected amino acid derivative in peptide synthesis and biochemical research.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester?

The chemical formula is C6H11NO4 and the molecular weight is 161.16 g/mol.

How should L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place, typically at 2-8°C, in a tightly sealed container away from light and moisture.

What grade of L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester is available?

Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for the current purity specifications and available grades.

Can Molekula supply L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply this product in bulk quantities to meet your specific research or manufacturing requirements.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for your records.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.