Description

L-Glutamine CAS NO 56-85-9 is a conditionally essential amino acid that serves as a critical building block for proteins and a primary fuel source for rapidly dividing cells. Its importance lies in its versatile role in cellular metabolism, immune function, and gut health, making it a vital component in nutritional and therapeutic formulations. This high-purity compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cell culture media industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for their production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) or excipient in parenteral nutrition solutions, wound healing agents, and gastrointestinal therapeutics.
• Dietary Supplements & Sports Nutrition: A key ingredient in powders, capsules, and ready-to-drink products aimed at supporting muscle recovery, immune function, and gut integrity.
• Cell Culture & Fermentation Media: An essential nutrient in media for mammalian cell culture, biopharmaceutical production, and microbial fermentation processes.
• Clinical & Enteral Nutrition: Incorporated into medical nutrition products for critically ill patients, supporting metabolic demands and nitrogen balance.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Utilized in skincare formulations for its purported skin-conditioning and moisturizing properties.
• Animal Feed & Veterinary Applications: Added to specialty feeds to promote intestinal health and growth performance in livestock and companion animals.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Glutamine
CAS No.	56-85-9
Molecular Formula	C5H10N2O3
Molecular Weight	146.14 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Glutamic acid 5-amide; Levoglutamide; (S)-2,5-Diamino-5-oxopentanoic acid; Glutamine; Gln; Q; Glutamic acid amide; Glutamic acid-5-amide; Glutamine (USP); Glutamine (JAN)
EINECS	200-292-1

Quality Control

Our L-Glutamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It can be produced to meet various pharmacopeial standards, including USP, EP, JP, and FCC grades, ensuring suitability for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food applications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided, detailing compliance with all specified parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.5% - 101.0%
Specific Rotation	+6.3° to +7.3°
pH (5% Solution)	4.5 - 6.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.50%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.10%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 0.5%
Chloride	≤ 0.05%
Sulfate	≤ 0.03%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.