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L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt monohydrate
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L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt monohydrate is a sodium salt of glutamic acid used as a flavor enhancer and food additive. It is commonly known as monosodium glutamate (MSG). CAS: 6106-04-3, molecular formula: NaOOCCH2CH2CH(NH2)COOH · H2O, molecular weight: 187.13 g/mol. Stable at ambient storage conditions. No signal word required. Molekula supplies L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt monohydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £18.30 per pack ex VAT · £21.96 inc. VAT
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1 kg — £43.60 per pack ex VAT · £52.32 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 222°C - 230°C |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Optical Rotation | +23.5° ± 2° |
| Assay (NAT) | ≥ 99.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 40359230 |
| CAS Number | 6106-04-3 |
| Molecular Formula | NaOOCCH2CH2CH(NH2)COOH · H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 187.13 |
| Exact Mass | 188.0535 |
| SMILES | C(CC(=O)O)[C@@H](C(=O)O)N.O.[Na] |
| InChIKey | FMGRPEQSMWQKHM-QTNFYWBSSA-N |
| 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/t3-;;/m0../s1 |
| PubChem CID | 87090819 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 2922.42.1000 |
| Tariff Code | 2922420020 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- L-glutamic acid, sodium salt hydrate
- L(+)-Monosodium glutamate monohydrate
- Monosodium glutamate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
- Sodium glutamate monohydrate
- SodiuM L-GlutaMate Monohydrate
Frequently asked questions
What is L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt monohydrate used for?
It is commonly used as a flavor enhancer in food products and as a biochemical reagent in research and industrial applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is NaOOCCH2CH2CH(NH2)COOH · H2O with a molecular weight of 187.13 g/mol.
How should this compound be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade is available?
Available in food-grade and research-grade, depending on the order size and application.
Can Molekula supply this in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt monohydrate in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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