L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester (CAS# 1499-55-4)

L-Glutamic acid 5-methyl ester (CAS# 1499-55-4) introduction
L-Glutamic acid methyl ester is an organic compound. It is a colorless and transparent liquid, and its properties mainly include:

Solubility: L-Glutamic acid methyl ester has a high solubility in water and can also dissolve in most organic solvents.

Chemical stability: L-Glutamic acid methyl ester is relatively stable at room temperature, but may decompose under high temperature, light, and acidic conditions.

Biochemical research: L-Glutamate methyl ester is often used as a substrate in biochemical experiments for the synthesis of amino acids or peptide chains.

Method for preparing L-glutamic acid methyl ester:

A commonly used preparation method is obtained by reacting L-glutamic acid with formate ester. During the specific operation, L-glutamic acid and formate ester are heated and reacted under alkaline conditions, and then the reaction product is treated with acidic conditions to obtain L-glutamic acid methyl ester.

Safety information for L-glutamic acid methyl ester:

L-Glutamic acid methyl ester has certain safety, but necessary precautions still need to be taken during use and handling:

Avoid contact: Avoid contact with sensitive areas such as skin, eyes, and mucous membranes with L-glutamic acid methyl ester.

Good ventilation conditions: When using or handling L-glutamic acid methyl ester, a well ventilated environment should be maintained to avoid inhaling harmful gases.

Use personal protective equipment: When in contact with L-glutamic acid methyl ester, appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, and protective clothing should be worn.

Leakage treatment: In case of leakage, absorbent should be used to absorb it and appropriate methods should be used for disposal.