Molekula
L-Glutamic acid hydrochloride
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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
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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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