Tetrasodium N,N-Bis(carboxymethyl)-L-glutamate CAS 51981-21-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.51981-21-6
Molecular FormulaC9H9NNa4O8
Molecular Weight351.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Tetrasodium N,N-Bis(carboxymethyl)-L-glutamate CAS 51981-21-6 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of Tetrasodium N,N-Bis(carboxymethyl)-L-glutamate is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies Tetrasodium N,N-Bis(carboxymethyl)-L-glutamate (CAS 51981-21-6), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H9NNa4O8, MW 351.13 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, Tetrasodium N,N-Bis(carboxymethyl)-L-glutamate (C9H9NNa4O8) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure, an amide group. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 6.0, corresponding to approximately 6 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 351.13 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Tetrasodium N,N-Bis(carboxymethyl)-L-glutamate meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC9H9NNa4O8
Molecular Weight351.13 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1971
Nitrogen Atoms1

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