| Description | Fluoroglutamine (2S,4R) is a Glutamine analog, not metabolized in the TCA cycle, but it can be incorporated into proteins and peptides. Fluoroglutamine (2S,4R) can be used as assess transporter (ASCT2) activity or protein synthesis rate. |
| Synonyms | FDG |
| molecular weight | 164.14 |
| Molecular formula | C5H9FN2O3 |
| CAS | 238418-71-8 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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