D-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester
[CAS# 6461-04-7]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Amino acids and their derivatives >> Natural amino acids and their derivatives
• Name: D-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester
• Synonyms: 4(R)-Carboxy-4-aminobutanoic acid methyl ester; 5-Methyl D-glutamate; H-D-Glu(OMe)-OH; gamma-Methyl D-glutamate
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₁NO₄
• Molecular Weight: 161.16
• CAS Registry Number: 6461-04-7
• EC Number: 229-276-2

Properties

• Solubility: Freely soluble (259 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.242±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 175-176 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Goodman, Murray

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319