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Name:
Glutamine
Synonyms:
2-Aminoglutaramic acid; Levoglutamide; L(+)-Glutamic acid-5-amide
C.A.S number :
56-85-9
Molecular Structure:
Molecular formula:
C5H10N2O3
Molecular weight :
146.14
Assay:
97.0-102.0%
Quality
Standards:
USP30
Glutamine
contains not less than 98.5 percent and not more than 101.5 percent of C5H10N2O3,calculated
on the dried basis.
Characteristic:
White needle
crystal powder.
Melting
point:
185°C
alpha:
32.25°
(c=10, 2 N HCl)
Water
solubility:
Dissolved in
methanol, ethanol, ether, benzene, acetone, chloroform and ethyl
acetate.
Function and Usage:
Glutamine is a neutral, nonessential amino acid. Amino acids are
critical to humans, since they form the proteins that are the building
blocks for many body tissues, including muscles. Glutamine is the most
abundant amino acid in our bodies. It
performs several important functions in the body, particularly in those
that are stressed because of certain diseases or conditions. |
