Glutamic Acid

C₅H₉NO₄

IUPAC: (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid

CAS: 56-86-0

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 9 1.0080
Carbon C 5 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 4 15.9990

元素组成

H
Hydrogen ×9
6.2%
C
Carbon ×5
40.8%
N
Nitrogen ×1
9.5%
O
Oxygen ×4
43.5%

用途

  • • Excitatory neurotransmitter
  • • MSG flavor enhancer
  • • Nitrogen metabolism
  • • Pharmaceutical intermediate

趣味知识

  • ✦ MSG was discovered in 1908 by Kikunae Ikeda, who identified umami as the fifth basic taste from kombu seaweed

安全性

  • ⚠ MSG sensitivity in some individuals (debated)
  • ⚠ Generally recognized as safe

Structure

SMILES

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

属性

类型
organic
状态
solid
摩尔质量
147.13 g/mol
密度
1.5380 g/cm³
熔点
199.0 °C
溶解度
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

别名

L-Glutamate Glu E

相关化合物

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Asparagine

C₄H₈N₂O₃

Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Dimethyl Carbonate

C₃H₆O₃

Dopamine

C₈H₁₁NO₂

Bromothymol Blue

C₂₇H₂₈Br₂O₅S

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).