L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt, ≥99%
SKU: 02101800-CF
L-Glutamic Acid Monosodium Salt
Application Notes
L-Glutamic Acid Monosodium Salt is used as a neurotransmitter at fast synapses; agonist at kainate, NMDA and quisqualate receptors.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
| SKU | 02101800-CF |
| Alternate Names | Monosodium glutamate; MSG; Glu; E;(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid; MSG |
| Application Notes | L-Glutamic Acid Monosodium Salt is used as a neurotransmitter at fast synapses; agonist at kainate, NMDA and quisqualate receptors. |
| Base Catalog Number | 101800 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Agonist at kainate, NMDA, and quisqualate receptors; an excitatory amino acid neurotransmitter. |
| CAS # | 6106-04-3 |
| EC Number | 205-538-1 |
| Format | Powder |
| Molecular Formula | C5H8NO4Na·H2O |
| Optical Rotation | (c=1, 1 N HCl) +20° to +36° |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
| pKa | 2.10 (a-COOH), 9.47 (a-NH2), 4.07 (w-COOH)(lit.) |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| RTECS Number | MA1575000 |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |