Glutaminicum Acidum – Glutaminic Acid

The attenuations are prepared from L-(+)-Glutaminic acid, C₅H₉NO₄, MW: 174.1.

This is a factor in numerous intermediate syntheses. It is a component of glu- tathione, and is said to have a good influence on brain function and to enhance men- tal performance, e.g. in disturbed mental development in children.