Glutamine

C₅H₁₀N₂O₃

IUPAC: (2S)-2-Amino-4-carbamoylbutanoic acid

CAS: 56-85-9

Overview

Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in human blood and muscle tissue. It is conditionally essential during stress, illness, and intense exercise.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	10	1.0080
Carbon	C	5	12.0110
Nitrogen	N	2	14.0070
Oxygen	O	3	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×10

6.9%

Carbon ×5

41.1%

Nitrogen ×2

19.2%

Oxygen ×3

32.8%

Uses

• Sports supplement
• Intestinal health
• ICU nutrition support

Fun Facts

✦ Makes up over 60% of the free amino acid pool in skeletal muscle

Structure

SMILES

C(CC(=O)N)C(C(=O)O)N

Properties

Type: organic
State: solid
Molar Mass: 146.14 g/mol
Density: 1.3640 g/cm³
Melting Point: 185.0 °C
Solubility: very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 146.0691
XLogP: -3.1
TPSA: 106.0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 3
H-Bond Acceptors: 4
Rotatable Bonds: 4
Heavy Atoms: 10
Complexity: 146.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glutamine?

Glutamine (C₅H₁₀N₂O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2-Amino-4-carbamoylbutanoic acid.

What is the molecular weight of Glutamine?

Glutamine has a molar mass of 146.14 g/mol.

What state is Glutamine at room temperature?

Glutamine is a solid at room temperature.

Is Glutamine organic or inorganic?

Glutamine is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Glutamine?

Glutamine (C₅H₁₀N₂O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).