hinese name of L-pyroglutamic acid English name L-Pyroglutamic acid Alias 5-Oxoproline; 5-Oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid; L-5-Pyrrolidone-2-carboxylic acid (S )-(-)- 2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid CAS 98-97-3 The name of L-pyroglutamic acid; (S )-(-)- 2 - pyrrolidone -5 - carboxylic acid; 5 - carboxyl pyrrolidone Molecular formula C5H7NO3 Molecular weight 129.11 CAS 98-79-3 Melting point 152-162 o C Specific rotation -27.5 o (c = 10, 1 N NaOH) Water-soluble 10-15 g/100 mL (20 o C) Product Standards: AJI92/USP24 Product specifications: 25KG / barrel Major uses pharmaceutical intermediates, medical supplements