L-glutamic acid CAS 56-86-0

Specifications:

Appearance: White crystals or crystalline powder

State of solution (Transmittance): Clear and colorless not less than 98.0%

Specific rotation[α]20/D(C=10 in 2N HCl): +31.5 to +32.5°

Chloride (Cl): Not more than 0.020%

Ammonium(NH4): Not more than 0.02%

Sulfate (SO4): Not more than 0.020%

Iron(Fe): Not more than 10ppm

Heavy metal(Pb): Not more than 10ppm

Arsenic(As2O3): Not more than 1ppm

Other amino acids: Chromatographically Not detectable

Loss on drying: Not more than 0.20%

Residue on ignition(sulfated): Not more than 0.10%

Assay: 99.0% to 100.5%

pH: 3.0 to 3.5

Applications:

L-Glutamate is used as a flavor enhancer to enhance the flavor of beverages and foods.

L-Glutamate acid as a nutritional drug can be used for skin and hair, hair growth, hair loss prevention and wrinkle treatment.

L-Glutamate acid can also be used in medicine.

L-Glutamate can manufacture many important downstream products such as L-sodium glutamate and polyglutamic acid.