Glutamic Acid
C₅H₉NO₄Cite "Glutamic Acid"
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IUPAC: (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid
CAS: 56-86-0
Overview
Glutamic acid is a non-essential amino acid that is the most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. Its sodium salt, monosodium glutamate (MSG), is responsible for the umami taste, one of the five basic tastes. It plays key roles in nitrogen metabolism.
Composition
Uses
- • Excitatory neurotransmitter
- • MSG flavor enhancer
- • Nitrogen metabolism
- • Pharmaceutical intermediate
Fun Facts
- ✦ MSG was discovered in 1908 by Kikunae Ikeda, who identified umami as the fifth basic taste from kombu seaweed
Safety
- ⚠ MSG sensitivity in some individuals (debated)
- ⚠ Generally recognized as safe
Structure
SMILES
C(CC(=O)O)C(C(=O)O)N
Properties
- Type
- organic
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 147.13 g/mol
- Density
- 1.5380 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 199.0 °C
- Solubility
- 8.64 g/L at 25°C
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 147.0532
- XLogP
- -3.7
- TPSA
- 101.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 3
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 5
- Rotatable Bonds
- 4
- Heavy Atoms
- 10
- Complexity
- 145.0
Also Known As
L-Glutamate
Glu
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glutamic Acid?
Glutamic Acid (C₅H₉NO₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Glutamic Acid?
Glutamic Acid has a molar mass of 147.13 g/mol.
What state is Glutamic Acid at room temperature?
Glutamic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Glutamic Acid organic or inorganic?
Glutamic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Glutamic Acid?
Glutamic Acid (C₅H₉NO₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).