Monosodium glutamate
USP/1446600 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt monohydrate; L-2-Aminopentanedioic acid; MSG; Sodium L-glutamate
CAS Number: 6106-04-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H8NNaO4 · H2O
Molecular Weight: 187.13
MDL Number: MFCD00150138
Linear Formula: NaOOCCH2CH2CH(NH2)COOH · H2O
Product Type: Chemical
API family | monosodium glutamate |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C5H9NO4.Na.H2O/c6-3(5( |
InChI key | GJBHGUUFMNITCI-QTNFYWBSSA |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
mp | 232 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
SMILES string | O.[Na+].N[C@@H](CCC([O-]) |
Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
Application: | Monosodium glutamate USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays. |
General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() ![]() |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | 232 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |