Monosodium Glutamate

C₅H₈NNaO₄

IUPAC: Sodium 2-aminopentanedioate

CAS: 142-47-2

Genel Bakış

MSG is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, widely used as a flavor enhancer that imparts umami taste. It was first isolated from seaweed broth in 1908.

Bileşim

Element	Sembol	Atomlar	Atom Kütlesi
Hydrogen	H	8	1,0080
Carbon	C	5	12,0110
Nitrogen	N	1	14,0070
Oxygen	O	4	15,9990
Sodium	Na	1	22,9900

Elementel Bileşim

Hydrogen ×8

4,8%

Carbon ×5

35,5%

Nitrogen ×1

8,3%

Oxygen ×4

37,8%

Sodium ×1

13,6%

Kullanımlar

• Flavor enhancer
• Food seasoning

İlginç Gerçekler

✦ Kikunae Ikeda identified umami as a basic taste in 1908 and patented MSG production

Structure

SMILES

C(CC(=O)[O-])C(C(=O)O)N.O.[Na+]

Özellikler

Tür: salt
Hal: solid
Molar Kütle: 169,11 g/mol
Yoğunluk: 1,6200 g/cm³
Erime Noktası: 232,0 °C
Çözünürlük: 740 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 187,0457
TPSA: 104,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 3
H-Bond Acceptors: 6
Rotatable Bonds: 4
Heavy Atoms: 12
Complexity: 149,0

İlgili Bileşikler

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Barium Carbonate

BaCO₃

Calcium Citrate

Ca₃(C₆H₅O₇)₂

Calcium Phosphate

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monosodium Glutamate?

Monosodium Glutamate (C₅H₈NNaO₄) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium 2-aminopentanedioate.

What is the molecular weight of Monosodium Glutamate?

Monosodium Glutamate has a molar mass of 169.11 g/mol.

What state is Monosodium Glutamate at room temperature?

Monosodium Glutamate is a solid at room temperature.

Is Monosodium Glutamate organic or inorganic?

Monosodium Glutamate is classified as an inorganic compound.

What elements make up Monosodium Glutamate?

Monosodium Glutamate (C₅H₈NNaO₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).