Compound Q&A
What is D-Glutamic acid (CAS: 6893-26-1)?
Answer
D-Glutamic acid (CAS: 6893-26-1) is an amino acid with the chemical formula C5H9NO4. It is a white crystalline solid, highly soluble in water, and commonly used in biochemical research. As a chiral molecule, it plays a role in peptide synthesis and acts as a precursor for various pharmaceutical compounds, including antibiotics and neurotransmitter-related drugs.
About
CAS No
6893-26-1
English Name
D-Glutamic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H9NO4
Molecular Weight
147.13 g/mol
SMILES
N[C@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-GSVOUGTGSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
