L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt

SKU: orb1300390

Description

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a selective agonist for the metabotropic glutamate receptor 1 (mGlu1). It is widely used in neuroscience research to study glutamatergic signaling, synaptic plasticity, and receptor function in both cellular and animal models.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 142-47-2
• MW: 169.11
• Purity: 99.45% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₅H₈NO₄·Na
• SMILES: [Na+].N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C([O-])=O
• Target: Apoptosis,Endogenous Metabolite,iGluR,Ferroptosis,GluR
• Solubility: DMSO:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble);H2O:115 mg/mL (680.03 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

mGluR1, MSG, Ionotropic glutamate receptors, Monosodium glutamate, Inhibitor, inhibit, L Glutamic acid monosodium salt, L-Glutamic acid, L-Glutamic acid monosodium, LGlutamic acid monosodium salt, iGluR, Endogenous Metabolite, Ferroptosis, Glutacyl, Glutavene, Apoptosis, Ajinomoto

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Gene Symbol

Apoptosis,Endogenous Metabolite,iGluR,Ferroptosis,GluR