CAS 142-47-2: L-Glutamic acid, monosodium salt
Description:L-Glutamic acid, monosodium salt, commonly known as monosodium glutamate (MSG), is a sodium salt of the amino acid L-glutamic acid. It is a white crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water, imparting a savory umami flavor, which makes it a popular flavor enhancer in food products. The compound is characterized by its ability to enhance the taste of various dishes without adding significant calories. In terms of its chemical structure, it contains a carboxyl group and an amino group, making it an amino acid derivative. MSG is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by food safety authorities when consumed in typical dietary amounts. However, some individuals may experience sensitivity to MSG, leading to symptoms often referred to as "Chinese restaurant syndrome." In addition to its culinary uses, monosodium glutamate is also utilized in the food industry for its preservative qualities and is involved in various biochemical processes within the body, including neurotransmission. Overall, L-glutamic acid, monosodium salt is a versatile compound with significant applications in both food science and biochemistry.
Formula:C5H9NO4·Na
InChI:InChI=1S/C5H9NO4.Na/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8;/h3H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);/t3-;/m0./s1
InChI key:InChIKey=UVZZAUIWJCQWEO-DFWYDOINSA-N
SMILES:[Na].O=C(O)CCC(N)C(=O)O
- Synonyms:
- (L)-Monosodium glutamate
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Glutamic acid sodium salt
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Glutamic acid, monosodium salt
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Glutamic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
- <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Monosodium glutamate
- Accent
- Accent (food additive)
- Ancoma
- Chinese seasoning
- E 621
- See more synonyms
- Gluace S 1
- Glutacyl
- Glutalin
- Glutamate, Sodium
- Glutamic acid monosodium salt
- Glutamic acid, monosodium salt, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-
- Glutamic acid, monosodium salt, L-
- Glutavene
- Hidrogenoglutamato De Sodio
- Hydrogenoglutamate de sodium
- L-Glutamic acid sodium salt
- L-Glutamic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
- MSG
- MSG (food additive)
- Monosodium <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-glutamate
- Monosodium L-glutamate
- Monosodium glutamate
- Natrium-Hydrogen-Glutamat
- Natriumhydrogenglutamat
- Nsc 135529
- Rl 50
- Sodium <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-glutamate
- Sodium Hydrogen Glutamate
- Sodium L-glutamate
- Sodium glutamate
- Sodium monoglutamate
- Vetsin
- Zest
- L-(+)Sodium glutamate
- L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt
- disodium (2S)-2-aminopentanedioate
- L-Glutamic acid, monosodium salt
