5-Amino-2-((tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino)-5-oxopentanoic acid is a glutamine derivative. Amino acids and amino acid derivatives are commercially used as ergogenic supplements, influencing anabolic hormone secretion, fuel supply during exercise, mental performance during stress, and preventing exercise-induced muscle damage. They are recognized as beneficial ergogenic dietary substances.
- Formula: C10H18N2O5
- Appearance: Solid
- Color: White to off-white
- Shipping: Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
- Storage (powder): -20°C for 3 years, 4°C for 2 years
- Storage (in solvent): -80°C for 6 months, -20°C for 1 month
- Solubility (in vitro): DMSO: 200 mg/mL (812.15 mM; requires ultrasonic; hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on product solubility, use newly opened DMSO)