Name: Glutamine

Synonyms: 2-Aminoglutaramic acid; Levoglutamide; L(+)-Glutamic acid-5-amide

C.A.S number : 56-85-9

Molecular formula: C₅H₁₀N₂O₃

Molecular weight :  146.14

Assay:  97.0-102.0%

Quality Standards: USP30

Glutamine contains not less than 98.5 percent and not more than 101.5 percent of C₅H₁₀N₂O₃,calculated on the dried basis.

Characteristic: White needle crystal powder.

Melting point:  185°C

alpha:  32.25° (c=10, 2 N HCl)

Water solubility: Dissolved in methanol, ethanol, ether, benzene, acetone, chloroform and ethyl acetate.

Function and Usage: Glutamine is a neutral, nonessential amino acid. Amino acids are critical to humans, since they form the proteins that are the building blocks for many body tissues, including muscles. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in our bodies. It performs several important functions in the body, particularly in those that are stressed because of certain diseases or conditions.