N-Acetyl-L-glutamic acid (CAS No: 1188-37-0) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Carglumic acid. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Acetyl glutamic acid, Carglumic Acid Intermediate
CAS No: 1188-37-0
PubChem CID: 70914
Mol Formula: C7H11NO5
Mol Weight: 189.17 g/mol
Used in API: Carglumic acid
IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-acetamidopentanedioic acid
API Intermediate Description: N-Acetyl-L-glutamic acid (NAG) is a derivative of the amino acid L-glutamic acid, in which the amino group is acetylated. It plays an important role as a cofactor in the urea cycle, activating the enzyme carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I, which is essential for the detoxification of ammonia in the liver. NAG is used in research and clinical applications related to metabolic disorders, particularly those affecting nitrogen metabolism.
