L-Glutamic Acid (non-animal)

Synonyms, (2S)-2-Aminopentanedioic Acid, (S)-(+)-Glutamic Acid, (S)-2-Amino-1,5-pentanedioic Acid, (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic Acid, 1-Aminopropane-1,3-dicarboxylic Acid, Glusate, Glutacid, Glutamicol, Glutamidex, Glutaminol, Glutaton, L-(+)-Glutamic Acid, L-alpha-Aminoglutaric Acid, alpha-Glutamic Acid , CAS No: 56-86-0, Molecular Formula: C5H9NO4, Molecular Weight: 147.13, Appearance: White crystalline powder, Purity: >98.5%, Identification: Per FCC or USP, Specific Rotation (@ 20ºC): 31.5º to 32.5º, Loss on Drying: <0.1%, Heavy Metals (as Pb): <0.002%, Chloride: <0.2%, Arsenic: <0.0003%, Ammonium: <0.02%, Sulfate: <0.02%, Iron: <0.001%, pH: 3.0-3.5, Residue on Ignition: <0.1%, Endotoxin: <0.5EU/mg, , Meets or exceeds USP specifications.