L-GLUTAMIC ACID
L-GLUTAMIC ACID For Bacteriology
Pyrogen free, for bacteriology and tissue culture.
Short Name: L-GLUTAMIC ACID
Synonym: (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid; Glu
Basic Details
Article No.
LG2297
Grade
For Bacteriology
Purity
99%
CAS No.
56-86-0
HS Code
2922.4210
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White powder
Odour
Odorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
205 °C
Boiling point [°C]
247°C
Density [g/cm3]
1.538
Solubility in water [% weight]
Slightly soluble in water
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A white powder
Assay (acidimetric)
Min 99%
Specific optical rotation ([α]20/D; 100 g/L in 1 mol/L HCl; on dried substance)
+30.5 to +32.5 deg
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.02%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.03%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.001%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.001%
Ammonium (NH4)
Max 0.02%
Ninhydrin positive substance (TLC)
Max 0.5%
Sulphated ash (at 600°C)
Max 0.1%
Loss on drying (at 105°C)
Max 0.5%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols