L-Pyroglutamic acid
CAS Number98-79-3
FormulaC5H7NO3
Mol. Weight129.11 g/mol
L-Pyroglutamic acid
What is L-Pyroglutamic acid?
L-Pyroglutamic acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 98-79-3 and molecular formula C5H7NO3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Building block for asymmetric synthesis1 and pharmaceuticals.2
Specifications
Molecular Weight
129.11 g/mol
Assay/Purity
97%
Impurities
≤0.0005% Phosphorus (P)
Solubility
H2O: soluble1 M, clear, colorless
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
160-163 °C(lit.)
Ignition Residue
≤0.1%
Anion Traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤0.05%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.05%
Cation Traces
Al: ≤0.0005%
Ca: ≤0.0005%
Cu: ≤0.0005%
Fe: ≤0.0005%
K: ≤0.005%
Mg: ≤0.0005%
NH4+: ≤0.05%
Na: ≤0.005%
Pb: ≤0.001%
Zn: ≤0.0005%
EC Number
202-700-3
WGK Germany
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