L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt

L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt acts as an excitatory transmitter and an agonist at all subtypes of glutamate receptors (metabotropic, kainate, NMDA, and AMPA). (S)-Glutamic acid shows a direct activating effect on the release of DA from dopaminergic terminals.

Product information

CAS Number: 142-47-2

Molecular Weight: 169.11

Formula: C5H8NNaO4

Synonym:

Monosodium glutamate

Chemical Name: (2S)-2-amino-5-oxo-5-(sodiooxy)pentanoic acid

Smiles: N[C@@H](CCC(=O)O[Na])C(O)=O

InChiKey: LPUQAYUQRXPFSQ-DFWYDOINSA-M

InChi: InChI=1S/C5H9NO4.Na/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8;/h3H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1/t3-;/m0./s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: H2O : 7.14 mg/mL (42.22 mM; Need ultrasonic)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥360 days if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

References:

1. Liberatore F, et al. Permissive role for mglu1 metabotropic glutamate receptors in excitotoxic retinal degeneration. Neuroscience. 2017 Sep 14. pii: S0306-4522(17)30640-1.

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