CAS No. 56-85-9
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2,5-diamino-5-oxopentanoic acid | |
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| CAS Number | 56-85-9 | |
| Molecular Formula |
C5H10N2O3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 146.14 | |
| SMILES | C(CC(=O)N)C(C(=O)O)N | |
| InChIKey | ZDXPYRJPNDTMRX-VKHMYHEASA-N |
L-Glutamine is a standard proteinogenic amino acid and a primary metabolic fuel for rapidly dividing cells, including intestinal enterocytes and immune cells. It serves as an essential nitrogen and carbon donor for nucleotide synthesis, hexosamine biosynthesis, and non-essential amino acid production. Through these metabolic pathways, L-Glutamine supports protein synthesis, maintains mitochondrial bioenergetics via α-ketoglutarate, and regulates cell proliferation, survival, and cellular homeostasis. [1][2]
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Concentration
Volume
Mass
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| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| Water | 29 mg/mL |
| DMSO |
Insoluble
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
| Water | 29 mg/mL |
| DMSO |
Insoluble
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
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- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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