Monosodium Glutamate (E621)
- IUPAC Name
- 2-aminopentanedioic acid
- Molecular Formula
- C5H9NO4
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- 147.1300
- InChIKey
- WHUUTDBJXJRKMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C5H9NO4/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8/h3H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- DL-Glutamic acid; Glutamic acid, DL-; Glutamic acid DL-form; NSC 9967; NSC 206301; EINECS 210-522-2; BRN 1723799; 61LJO5I15S; NSC-9967; NSC-206301; DTXSID0046987; 4-04-00-03028 (Beilstein Handbook Reference); GLUTAMIC ACID DL-FORM [MI]; GLUTAMIC ACID, DL-(II); GLUTAMIC ACID, DL-[II]; Glutamic acid, dl; Glutamic acid DLform; RefChem:589945; DTXCID8026987; 2-azaniumyl-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoate
Categories
Technical Document
Monosodium Glutamate Monosodium glutamate is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid abundant in foods like tomatoes, cheese, and mushrooms. In the food industry, it enhances savory flavors as a flavor potentiator, reduces salt usage in low-sodium products, and balances taste in processed foods without adding bitterness. It amplifies umami in soups, snacks, and seasonings for broader appeal.