W368401

L-Glutamine

• Synonym(s): (S)-2,5-Diamino-5-oxopentanoic acid, L-Glutamic acid 5-amide, Levoglutamide
• Linear Formula: H₂NCOCH₂CH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 56-85-9
• Molecular Weight: 146.14
• FEMA Number: 3684
• Beilstein: 1723797
• EC Number: 200-292-1
• MDL number: MFCD00008044
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830644
• Flavis number: 17.007
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• optical activity: [α]/D 29 to 33°, c = 2% in 1 M HCl
• mp: 185 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: very soluble 14.6 g/L (completely)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: milk
• SMILES string: N[C@@H](CCC(N)=O)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C5H10N2O3/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8/h3H,1-2,6H2,(H2,7,8)(H,9,10)/t3-/m0/s1
• InChI key: ZDXPYRJPNDTMRX-VKHMYHEASA-N

Description

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-Glutamine is an essential amino acid that is a crucial component of culture media that serves as a major energy source for cells in culture. L-Glutamine is very stable as a dry powder and as a frozen solution. In liquid media or stock solutions, however, L-glutamine degrades relatively rapidly. Optimal cell performance usually requires supplementation of the media with L-glutamine prior to use.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable