Product Name

L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt hydrate

General description

L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, found naturally in tomatoes, cheese and other foods.

Synonym

Monosodium glutamate; MSG; sodium; (2S)-2-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoate

Purity

≥99%(TLC)

CAS Number

142-47-2

Formula

C⁵H⁸NNaO⁴

Molecular Weight

169.11

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White to off-white Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

Very slightly soluble

Ethanol

Insoluble

Water

≥15mg/ml

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

One of the FLAVORING AGENTS used to impart a meat-like flavor.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov