L-(+)Sodium glutamate
CAS Number: 142-47-2
Chemical Formula: C5H10NNaO4
Synonyms:
L-Sodium glutamate hydrate
MSG (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE)
Sodium glutamate monohydrate
Appearance: White to off-white Solid
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
L-(+)sodium glutamate, also referred to as monosodium L-glutamate or MSG, features a distinct savory flavor known as umami, which stands apart from the four fundamental tastes: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter.
MSG is widely employed globally as a flavor-boosting ingredient. It acts as a comprehensive flavor amplifier rather than a simple direct enhancer, making it ideal for gravies, meats, poultry, sauces, and blended dishes. Additionally, MSG is utilized to improve tobacco flavor and support the management of hepatic coma. As an amino acid salt, it is safe for use in cosmetics like skincare items when applied at proper concentrations.
Parameters
| Item | Value |
| Melting point | 232°C |
| alpha | 20 -3.5° (10% soln in 5° Bé HCl); D20 +25.16° (10g MSG/100ml 2N HCl) |
| density | d20 (saturated water soln): 1.620 |
| FEMA | 2756 | MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE |
| refractive index | 25 ° (C=10, 2mol/L HCl) |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place, Inert atmosphere, Room temperature |
| solubility | Soluble in water; sparingly soluble in ethanol (95%). |
| form | powder |
| color | white to off-white |
| Odor | Odorless |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Water Solubility | >=10 g/100 mL at 20 ºC |
| Merck | 6254 |
| Stability: | Hygroscopic |
| LogP | -1.44 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 142-47-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Monosodium glutamate (142-47-2) |
Safety Information
| Item | Value |
| Risk Statements | 20/21/22 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | MA1578000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29224999 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 142-47-2(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 i.g. in mice: 19.9 g/kg (Eka) |
Product Application of L-(+)Sodium glutamate CAS#142-47-2
It serves as a flavor enhancer in foods at a typical concentration of around 0.3%.
MSG is widely used as a food additive, especially in Asian cuisines, to boost and deliver a rich savory taste.
As an amino acid derivative, sodium glutamate provides skin‑conditioning, odor‑masking, and hair‑conditioning benefits in personal care formulations.
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