N-ACETYL-L-GLUTAMIC ACID 99% - 25 gm

Description

N-Acetyl-L-Glutamic acid by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is high grade reagent. This compound is biosynthesized using glutamic acid and acetyl-CoA, by the enzyme N-acetylglutamate synthase. The reagent is available as white crystals which are soluble in water. This compound has a melting point of 191 to 194 C. Arginine is the activator for the biosynthesis reaction of this molecule. A specific hydrolase catalyses a reverse reaction, hydrolysing the acetyl group. CAS No: 1188-37-0 Quantity Provided: 25 gm per pack Molecular formula: C7H11NO5 Molecular weight: 189.17 Assay: Minimum 99 % N-Acetyl-L-Glutamic acid has a wide range of applications in various sectors. This molecule activates carbamoyl phosphate synthetase in the urea cycle. It is widely used as a flavour enhancer for the umami profile, in the food industry. Its derivative, Glutamate is the most abundant excitatory neurotransmitter in the vertebrate nervous system. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis and research applications.