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Pyroglutamic acid

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 98-79-3; PCA; Pyrrolidone carboxylic acid

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Pyroglutamic acid is a derivative of glutamic acid. (L-)Pyroglutamic acid is a cyclized amide of L-glutamic acid and is found in vegetables, fruits, grasses and molasses. The substance is not a (proteinogenic) amino acid.

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The salts and esters of pyroglutamic acid are called pyroglutamates.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer