glutamic acid
L-Glutamic acid is an acidic, genetically coded, non-essential amino acid (meaning that the human body can produce it on its own with proper nutrition).
When referring to amino acids, the words essential and non-essential dont have their normal meanings. Essential amino acids are amino acids that the human body can not produce on its own and must gather from food sources. Non-essential amino acids are amino acids that the human body can produce on its own. Both kinds are required for human health.
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three letter abbreviation: glu
one letter abbreviation: e
linear structure formula: HOOC-(CH2)2-CH(NH2)-COOH
molecular formula: C5H9NO4
molecular weight: 147.13
isoelectric point (pH): 3.22 (acidic)
pKa values: 2.19, 4.25, 9.67
CAS Registry Number 56-86-0

See also: amino acids




