Diethyl L-glutamate Hydrochloride丨CAS 1118-89-4

Diethyl L-glutamate Hydrochloride丨CAS 1118-89-4
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Catalog No.: SS095846
CAS No.: 1118-89-4
Assay: 99%min
Product Name: Diethyl L-glutamate hydrochloride
Molecular Formula: C9H17NO4.HCl
Molecular Weight: 239.70
Synonym(s): L-Glutamic acid, 1,5-diethyl ester, hydrochloride (1:1)
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Description

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Specifications

 

Appearance

White to off-white microcrystalline powder

Assay

99% min

Melting point (M.p)

108 to 110°C

Loss on drying

1.5% max

Water

1.0% max

Specific Rotation (20/D)

+21.5 to +22.5° (c=5, EtOH)

TLC Analysis

One spot

 

 

 

Applications of Diethyl L-glutamate hydrochloride丨CAS 1118-89-4

1. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry

Used as a chiral building block or intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, especially peptides and amino acid derivatives.

Serves as a protected form of L-glutamic acid, useful in synthetic routes requiring ester protection of carboxyl groups.

Utilized in the development of prodrugs or modified amino acid derivatives to enhance drug delivery and bioavailability.

2. Peptide Synthesis

Employed in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and other peptide coupling techniques.

The diethyl ester protects the carboxyl groups during peptide bond formation, allowing selective reactions on the amino group.

3. Chemical Research

Used as a reference compound and reagent in stereochemistry and organic synthesis studies.

Useful in the preparation of glutamate analogues for biochemical research, including neurotransmitter studies.

4. Biotechnology

Can be a precursor for producing modified amino acids in enzymatic or microbial synthesis.


 

Benefits

✅ Protected Amino Acid Derivative

Esterification of L-glutamic acid protects its carboxyl groups, increasing stability and controlling reactivity during chemical synthesis.

✅ Chirality Retained

The L-configuration is maintained, allowing for enantioselective synthesis and biological relevance.

✅ Versatile Intermediate

Facilitates synthesis of complex molecules including peptides, drugs, and amino acid analogs by providing functional group protection.

✅ Water and Solvent Solubility

Good solubility in water and organic solvents enhances its usability in various synthetic protocols.


 

Summary

Diethyl L-glutamate hydrochloride丨CAS 1118-89-4 is a protected amino acid ester salt widely used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, peptide chemistry, and biochemical research. Its structural features provide stability and selectivity advantages in synthetic applications, especially in preserving the chirality and controlled reactivity of glutamic acid derivatives.

 

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