Description / Application
Monosodium L-glutamate is an optically active form of monosodium glutamate having L-configuration. It has a role as a flavouring agent. It contains a L-glutamate(1-). It is an enantiomer of a monosodium D-glutamate.
Identities
| Alternative Name | L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H8NNaO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 169.11 |
| MFCD | MFCD00013074 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |