Name L-Glutamic acid CAS 56-86-0 EINECS 200-293-7 MF C5H9NO4 MW 147.13 MP 205 °C (dec.)(lit.) Storage temp Store at RT. Assay 98% Min. Appearance White Crystalline Solid Usage A non-essential amino acid. Its salt form (glutamate) is an important neurotransmitter that plays a key role in long-term potentiation and is important for learning and memory. It is also a key molecu …