D-Glutamic acid
Agent Name
D-Glutamic acid
CAS Number
6893-26-1
Formula
C5-H9-N-O4
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Glutamic acid D-form; D-2-Aminopentanedioic acid; R-(-)-Glutamic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Shinny solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Glutamic acid is a non-essential amino acid and excitatory neurotransmitter; Used as a nutritional supplement; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
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