L-GLUTAMIC ACID Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Glutamic Acid
- (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic Acid
L-GLUTAMIC ACID supplier in Malaysia for food, feed, pharmaceutical, personal-care and laboratory buyers. This white crystalline amino acid, CAS 56-86-0 and formula C5H9NO4, is the free L-form and is distinct from monosodium glutamate and other glutamate salts.
Food, feed, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical, and personal-care grades share the same identity but differ in assay, optical identity, moisture and impurity controls. Buyers should specify the intended grade and governing standard rather than relying on the broad word glutamate.
L-glutamic acid is used in suitable flavour and nutrient systems, animal nutrition, amino-acid formulations, personal-care products and biochemical or synthesis work. Hydrochlorides, sodium salts and bound glutamic acid in proteins are not grades or aliases of the free amino acid.
Send the required grade, assay and optical or impurity limits, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 56-86-0
- Formula
- C5H9NO4
- Grade
- food, feed, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical, personal care
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder or colourless crystals
L-GLUTAMIC ACID grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food-grade L-glutamic acid | white crystalline powder | — | Flavour-system, nutrient and acidity-adjustment applications where the food manufacturer specifies the free amino acid rather than a glutamate salt. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Feed-grade L-glutamic acid | white crystalline powder or granules | — | Animal nutrition and feed formulations that name L-glutamic acid and define the required amino-acid, impurity and documentation specification. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical grade L-glutamic acid | fine white crystalline powder | — | Formulation and intermediate work where the buyer provides the governing identity, purity, optical and impurity requirements. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Personal-care grade L-glutamic acid | fine crystalline powder | — | Hair-care, skin-care and amino-acid formulation systems selected by purity, colour, solubility and application-specific document needs. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy L-GLUTAMIC ACID from ChemTrade
Request a quote for L-GLUTAMIC ACID
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | L-glutamic acid, the L-enantiomer of 2-aminopentanedioic acid | — |
| CAS number | 56-86-0 | — |
| Molecular formula | C5H9NO4 | — |
| Appearance | white crystalline powder or colourless crystals | — |
| Grade controls | assay, optical identity, moisture, colour and impurity profile confirmed against the required specification | — |
L-GLUTAMIC ACID applications
Safety and handling
Keep L-glutamic acid sealed in a cool, dry place and protect it from moisture, contamination and strong external odours. Control airborne powder and follow the handling information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about L-GLUTAMIC ACID
Is L-glutamic acid the same as monosodium glutamate?
No. L-glutamic acid is the free amino acid, while monosodium glutamate is its monosodium salt. They differ in composition and formulation behaviour, so the enquiry should name the exact material required.
Are glutamate and L-glutamic acid interchangeable names?
Not for purchasing. Glutamate can refer to the deprotonated form or to salts such as monosodium glutamate, while this page covers L-glutamic acid itself. Use the chemical name and CAS number from the receiving specification.
Which L-glutamic acid grade should a buyer request?
Request food or feed grade for the corresponding formulation sector, pharmaceutical or nutraceutical grade for tighter controlled applications, or personal-care grade for cosmetic formulation work. State the governing specification and document needs with the enquiry.
What specifications matter for L-glutamic acid?
Useful controls include identity, assay, optical identity, moisture, colour and the relevant impurity profile. Food, feed, pharmaceutical and personal-care buyers should attach their application-specific limits.
Does L-glutamic acid include glutamic acid hydrochloride?
No. Hydrochloride forms are separate salts with different composition and specifications. This page covers the free L-glutamic acid, CAS 56-86-0.
What packing and documents are available for L-glutamic acid?
Pack format and supporting documents depend on the grade and supply arrangement. Send the preferred pack and document list so they can be confirmed with the quotation.
What details are needed for an L-glutamic acid price in Malaysia?
Send the grade, assay and impurity specification, application, quantity and delivery location. Pricing is issued on enquiry with a stated validity period, and delivery timing is confirmed in the offer.