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Record 1 2011-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Biochemistry
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
E
symbol
Glu
symbol
C5H9NO4
formula, see observation
HOCO-(CH2)2-CHNH2-COOH
formula, see observation
56-86-0
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound having the formula C5H9NO4 or HOCO-(CH2)2-CHNH2-COOH which appears under the form of a white, odorless, crystalline powder, is slightly soluble in cold water, is insoluble in organic solvents, constitutes a non-essential amino acid, and is used as a salt substitute and to improve the taste of beer.

CONT

The truth of the matter is that the glutamic acid found in unprocessed, unadulterated food and in the human body is composed of one form of a single amino acid, L-glutamic acid, and nothing else. In contrast, the processed free glutamic acid used in processed food is always composed of two forms of glutamic acid (L-glutamic acid and D-glutamic acid) and a variety of other chemicals commonly referred to as contaminants.

OBS

L-glutamic acid: Corresponds to the naturally occurring form (see the above context). The prefix "L-" is a small capital.

OBS

E: one-letter chemical symbol.

OBS

Glu : three-letter chemical symbol.

OBS

The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H9NO4 or HOCO-(CH2)2-CHNH2-COOH

Key term(s)
  • α-aminoglutaric acid
  • α-amino-glutaric acid
  • α-glutamic acid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Biochimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
E
symbol
Glu
symbol
C5H9NO4
formula, see observation
HOCO-(CH2)2-CHNH2-COOH
formula, see observation
56-86-0
CAS number
DEF

Aminoacide de formule C5H9NO4 ou HOCO-(CH2)2-CHNH2-COOH que l'on peut préparer par synthèse totale ou par fermentation des glucides, que l'on emploie comme condiment et comme additif pour l'alimentation du bétail, et dont l'antipode L, dextrogyre, est un constituant essentiel des protéines.

OBS

acide L-glutamique : Correspond à la forme au naturel (voir aussi «acide D-glutamique», qui se rapporte à un énantiomère de l'acide L-glutamique); les lettres «L» et «D» sont des petites capitales.

OBS

E : symbole chimique à une lettre.

OBS

Glu : symbole chimique à trois lettres.

OBS

Le mot «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou être écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H9NO4 ou HOCO-(CH2)2-CHNH2-COOH

Key term(s)
  • acide α-amino-glutarique
  • acide α-aminoglutarique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Bioquímica
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
E
symbol
Glu
symbol
C5H9NO4
formula, see observation
HOCO-(CH2)2-CHNH2-COOH
formula, see observation
56-86-0
CAS number
OBS

Aminoácido no esencial. No tóxico. Cristales. Prácticamente insoluble en éter, acetona y ácido acético glacial. Insoluble en alcohol etílico y metanol.

OBS

Fórmula química: C5H9NO4 o HOCO-(CH2)2-CHNH2-COOH

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Record 2 2005-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Environment
DEF

An international coalition dedicated to preserving and restoring the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River ecosystem. Great Lakes United is made up of member organizations representing environmentalists, conservationists, hunters and anglers, labor unions, community groups, and citizens of the United States, Canada, and First Nations and Tribes and founded in 1982 on Lake Huron’s Mackinac Island.

OBS

Main Office in USA, Canadian Office in Montréal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Environnement
OBS

Siège social aux États-Unis, Bureau canadien à Montréal.

OBS

Une coalition internationale vouée à la protection et à la conservation de l'écosystème des Grands Lacs et du Saint-Laurent, fondée sur l'île Mackinac en 1982.

Spanish

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Record 3 1996-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
OBS

United Nations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
OBS

Nations Unies.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
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