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L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt hydrate
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L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt hydrate is a common flavor enhancer and food additive used extensively in biochemical research and industrial applications. This compound has the molecular formula C5H8NNaO4 · xH2O with a molecular weight of 169.11 and CAS number 142-47-2. It is stored at ambient temperatures and requires no signal word. Molekula supplies L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt hydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90026691
- CAS Number
- 142-47-2
- IUPAC Name
- sodium;(4S)-4-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoate;hydrate
- Molecular Formula
- C5H8NNaO4 · xH2O
- Molecular Weight
- 169.11
- Exact Mass
- 187.0457
- SMILES
- C(CC(=O)[O-])[C@@H](C(=O)O)N.O.[Na+]
- InChIKey
- GJBHGUUFMNITCI-QTNFYWBSSA-M
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C5H9NO4.Na.H2O/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8;;/h3H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);;1H2/q;+1;/p-1/t3-;;/m0../s1
- PubChem CID
- 23689119
Synonyms
- Ajinomoto
- Ancoma
- Chinese seasoning
- Glutacyl
- Glutamat sodny
- Glutavene
- Monosodium glutamate monohydrate
- monosodium l-glutamate monohydrate
- MSG monohydrate
- Vetsin
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- White free flowing crystals or crystalline powder
- Odour
- Practically odorless
- Melting Point
- 232.2 °C (Decomposes)
- Boiling Point
- 225 °C (decomposes)
- Solubility (other solvents)
- Freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in ethanol or ether
Source: PubChem CID 23689119 (HSDB, CAMEO Chemicals, EU Food Improvement Agents)
Frequently asked questions
What is L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt hydrate used for?
It is commonly used as a flavor enhancer in the food industry and as a reagent in biochemical research applications.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is C5H8NNaO4 · xH2O and the molecular weight is 169.11 g/mol.
How should L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt hydrate be stored?
This product should be stored at ambient temperature.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt hydrate in bulk quantities to meet your specific requirements.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
What is the CAS number for this product?
The CAS number for L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt hydrate is 142-47-2.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.