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

H
Hydrogen ×8
4,8%
C
Carbon ×5
35,5%
N
Nitrogen ×1
8,3%
O
Oxygen ×4
37,8%
Na
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 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
6
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
149,0

İlgili Bileşikler

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

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).