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Monosodium glutamate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Monosodium glutamate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | MSG;Sodium glutamate;L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt |
| Chinese name | 谷氨酸钠 |
| Chinese synonyms | 味精;MSG;L-谷氨酸单钠盐 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 142-47-2 |
| EINECS No. | 205-538-1 |
| Molecular formula | C5H8NNaO4 |
| Molecular weight | 169.11 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0%; sodium chloride ≤0.5%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; loss on drying ≤0.5%; pH (5% aqueous solution) 6.7–7.2
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, characteristic umami taste, soluble in water
Application scenarios
Food flavor enhancer, condiment, pharmaceutical intermediate