Compound Q&A
What is Glutamic acid (CAS: 617-65-2)?
Answer
Glutamic acid is an alpha-amino acid with the chemical formula C5H9NO4. It is a key component of proteins and plays a crucial role in the central nervous system as a neurotransmitter. Commonly known as glutamate, it is also used as a flavor enhancer in food due to its umami properties. Its CAS number is 617-65-2.
About
CAS No
617-65-2
English Name
Glutamic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H9NO4
Molecular Weight
147.13 g/mol
SMILES
NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-29 08:30
