Monosodium Glutamate

Specification SheetSynonyms:Sodium 2-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxo-pentanoate; Monosodium L-Glutamate; Monosodium L-Glutamate Monohydrate; MSG Molecular Formula: C5H8NNaO4·H2O Molecular Weight: 187.13 CAS No. : 56974-54-0 Characteristics: colorless or white crystal or crystalline powder Quality Standards: FCCIV ItemsSpecificationsAppearanceWhite crystals or crystalline powderAssay,%≥99.0Transmittance,%≥98Specific Rotation[a]20D+24.9° +25.3°Chloride,%≤0.1PH value6.7-7.2Loss on drying,%≤0.5Iron, ppm≤5Sulphate (as SO42-),%≤0.05Arsenic, ppm≤0.5Pb, ppm≤1SolubilityFreely soluble in waterTest for SodiumPasses testTest for GlutamatePasses testPyrrolidone Carboxylic AcidPasses test