DL-Glutamic acid
Agent Name
DL-Glutamic acid
CAS Number
617-65-2
Formula
C5-H9-N-O4
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Glutamic acid DL-form; Glutamic acid, dl-; (+-)-Glutamic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Glutamic acid is a non-essential amino acid and an excitatory neurotransmitter; Used as a nutritional supplement; [Merck Index]
Comments
Human ingestion of 71 mg/kg causes headache; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Glutamic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
5.19E-07 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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