L-Glutamic acid

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₅H₉NO₄
CAS Number	56-86-0

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	(2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid
SMILES	C(CC(=O)O)[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
InChI Key	WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-VKHMYHEASA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C5H9NO4/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8/h3H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	Sublimes at 175 °C
Melting Point	213 °C (OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range))
Flash Point	155.7±25.1 °C
Density	1.538 g/cu cm at 20 °C

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Danger

Flash Point

155.7±25.1 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.