Glutamic acid sodium salt

• CAT Number: I041460
• CAS Number: 32221-81-1
• Molecular Formula: C5H8NNaO4
• Molecular Weight: 169.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: sodium;4-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9NO4.Na/c6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8;/h3H,1-2,6H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10);/q;+1/p-1
• InChIKey: LPUQAYUQRXPFSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• SMILES: C(CC(=O)[O-])C(C(=O)O)N.[Na+]

Glutamic acid sodium salt（Cat No.:I041460）, also known as monosodium glutamate (MSG), is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid. It is commonly used as a flavor enhancer in food products due to its umami taste. Beyond its culinary applications, glutamic acid sodium salt plays a significant role in biochemistry, serving as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It is involved in cellular metabolism and protein synthesis. MSG is also used in pharmaceutical formulations and as a supplement to improve flavor profiles in processed foods and beverages.