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Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy-

CAS 57772-70-0Formula C5H9NO5Molar mass 163.13 g/mol
Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy- chemical structure, C5H9NO5, CAS 57772-70-0
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
57772-70-0
Formula
C5H9NO5
Molar mass
163.13 g/mol
HS code
292250
Category
Amino acids and derivatives

What is Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy-?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy- is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C5H9NO5 and a molar mass of 163.13 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 57772-70-0. The IUPAC name is (2R)-2-amino-2-hydroxypentanedioic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R)-2-amino-2-hydroxypentanedioic acid
CAS number
57772-70-0
Molecular formula
C5H9NO5
InChIKey
GXSDWXSYZHGBBO-RXMQYKEDSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H9NO5/c6-5(11,4(9)10)2-1-3(7)8/h11H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t5-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
NC(O)(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O
Isomeric SMILES
C(C[C@@](C(=O)O)(N)O)C(=O)O

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
163.13 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
163.0481 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.42calc.
Topological polar surface area
120.9 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
4calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
11calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.6calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy- is traded under.

HS 2922.50Indicative HS code

Amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function

World exports in 2024
$3.29B
−5.9% vs 2023, imports $3.19B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China39.2%
  2. United Kingdom27.1%
  3. India * partner reported4.8%
Top importers
  1. United States20.7%
  2. Germany7.6%
  3. Italy6.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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Frequently asked questions

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What is Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy-?

Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy- is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C5H9NO5 and a molar mass of 163.13 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 57772-70-0. The IUPAC name is (2R)-2-amino-2-hydroxypentanedioic acid.

What is the CAS number of Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy-?

The CAS registry number of Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy- is 57772-70-0.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy-?

The molecular formula of Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy- is C5H9NO5 and its molar mass is 163.13 g/mol.

Is Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy- hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy- is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy-?

Glutamic acid, 2-hydroxy- is usually classified under HS code 292250 (Amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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