L-Glutamic acid by MP Biomedicals is a high purity amino acid. -amino acid with two carboxyl groups and one amino group. This preparation is available as a white crystalline powder which is soluble in water. Glutamic acid is used by almost all living beings in the biosynthesis of proteins, specified in DNA by the codons GAA or GAG. It is non-essential in humans, hence, the body can synthesize it. At pH values between about 2.5 and 4.1, the carboxylic acid closer to the amine generally loses a proton, and the acid becomes the neutral zwitterion. CAS No. 56-86-0 Quantity Provided: 10 gm per pack Molecular Formula: C5H9NO4 Molecular Weight: 147.13 Soluble in water L-Glutamic acid is widely used in chemical and biological sectors. L-Glutamic acid has been used as a supplement for selection medium, SORB-TOP-His. L-Glutamic acid along with l-Lysine is used for preparation of Bifunctional DTPA-like Ligands. It can can stimulate the spontaneous release of [3H] dopamine. In the food industry, the glutamate form is responsible for the savoury flavour (umami) of certain foods, and used in glutamate flavourings such as MSG.