Glutamic acid is an acidic amino acid. It contains two carboxyl groups within the molecule and is chemically known as α-aminoglutaric acid. It is a colourless crystal with a fresh taste, slightly soluble in water.
| Item | Specifications | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder | White crystalline powder |
| Assay (C₂H₅NO₂), % | 98.5 ~ 101.5 | 99.51 |
| Loss on drying, % max | 0.2 | 0.15 |
| Residue on ignition, % max | 0.1 | 0.07 |
| Chloride (as Cl), % max | 0.007 | < 0.007 |
| Sulphate (as SO₄), % max | 0.0065 | < 0.006 |
| Heavy metals (as Pb), % max | 0.002 | < 0.002 |
L-Glutamic acid has a wide range of uses, as a medicine in its own right, as well as being used in the production of monosodium glutamate, food additives, spices and for biochemical research.
| AMINO ACID | STANDARD | CAS NO. |
|---|---|---|
| L-Lysine HCL | Feed grade / USP / AJI | 657-27-2 |
| DL-Methionine | Feed grade / EP | 59-51-8 |
| L-Methionine | Feed grade / USP | 59-51-8 |
| L-Threonine | Feed grade / USP | 72-19-5 |
| L-Glutamic Acid | Feed grade / CP | 56-86-0 |
| L-Valine | Feed grade / USP | 72-18-4 |
| L-Alanine | Q/AHH001 / USP / AJI | 56-41-7 |
| DL-Alanine | Q/AHH001-2013 / AJI | 302-72-7 |
| L-Aspartic Acid | AJI | 56-84-8 |
| BCAA | Enterprise grade | — |
| L-Isoleucine | USP | 73-32-5 |
| L-Leucine | USP | 61-90-5 |
| L-Proline | USP | 147-85-3 |
| L-Cysteine | AJI | 52-90-4 |
| L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Anhydrous | AJI | 52-89-1 |
| L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Monohydrate | AJI | 1880366 |
| N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine | AJI | 616-91-1 |
| N-Acetyl-L-Methionine | AJI | 1115-47-5 |
| L-Phenylalanine | FCC | 63-91-2 |
| L-Tyrosine | USP | 60-18-4 |
| L-Arginine Base | AJI / USP | 74-79-3 |
| L-Arginine Hcl | AJI / USP | 74-79-3 |
| DL-Phenylalanine | AJI | 63-91-2 |
| L-Cystine | AJI | 56-89-3 |
| L-Glutamine | FCC | 56-85-9 |
| L-Histidine Base | USP | 71-00-1 |
| L-Histidine Monohydrochloride | USP | 645-35-2 |
| L-Serine | USP | 56-45-1 |
| L-Tryptophan | USP | 73-22-3 |
| L-Citrulline | AJI | 372-75-8 |
| Weight | Packing Method |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | Bag / kg, box outside (double plastic bag + aluminum foil bag inside) |
| 10 kgs, 25 kg or more | By drums or carton (2 layers plastic bag inside) |
| Weight | Delivery Method | Delivery Time | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg - 25 kgs | EMS, DHL, UPS, FedEx | 3 - 7 days | Door to door |
| 25 kgs - 100 kgs | DHL, FedEx, by Air | 3 - 7 days | Door to door (to Airport by Air) |
| More than 100 kgs | By Air | 3 - 7 days | Door to Airport |
| By Sea | 10 - 35 days | Door to port |
ShineHerb biotech specializes in the supply of nutritional ingredients, enzymes, plant extracts, vitamins, amino acids, peptides, and other raw materials for global B2B customers. We can provide product specifications, documentation, samples, packaging, and international shipping services according to customer requirements.
We supply high-purity L-Glutamic Acid conforming to food, feed, and pharmaceutical grades (such as CP, AJI, and USP standards) suitable for nutrition fortification, biochemical research, and industrial manufacturing.
Our standard MOQ starts from 1 kg for sample evaluation, while commercial bulk orders are typically packaged in 25 kg drums or standard export cartons with customizable quantity tiers.
Yes, each batch comes with a complete Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, loss on drying, heavy metal thresholds, and assay test results prior to shipment.
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Keep the original inner liner tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption.
We support global express delivery (DHL, FedEx, UPS) for sample packages within 3-7 days, as well as air freight and sea container shipments for wholesale orders worldwide.