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Also known as L-Glutamic acid, monosodium salt, E621, sodium (2S)-2-ammoniopentanedioate, L(+) Sodium glutamate, Monosodioglutammato, Glutamate monosodium salt, Glutamic acid, monosodium salt, Glutamate Sodium
chemical compound, flavor enhancer
AI overview
Monosodium L-glutamate (MSG) is a chemical compound made from glutamic acid and sodium that is widely used as a flavor enhancer in food and cooking. It matters because it's a common food additive that amplifies savory tastes, though it remains a topic of discussion regarding its safety and effects on consumers.
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Chemical data
- Formula
- C5H8NNaO4
- Molecular weight
- 169.11 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- sodium (2S)-2-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoate
- SMILES
- C(CC(=O)O)[C@@H](C(=O)[O-])N.[Na+]
- InChIKey
- LPUQAYUQRXPFSQ-DFWYDOINSA-M
- Polar surface area
- 103 Ų
- H-bond donors
- 2
- H-bond acceptors
- 5
- Formal charge
- 0
via PubChem