Monosodium L-Glutamate; MSG
Functional Use in Foods: Flavor Enhancer
Chemical Formula |
C5H8NNaO4.H2O |
Molecular Weight |
F.W. 187.13 |
CAS # |
4/3/6106 |
Safety Information |
|
Health Hazard |
1 |
Fire Hazard |
1 |
Reactivity |
0 |
Test |
Specification |
Assay (C5H8NNaO4.H2O; Dried Basis) | 98.5-101.5% |
Optical Rotation, [a]D20; Dried Basis | +24.8° to +25.3° |
Clarity and Color of Solution | To pass test |
MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
Chloride | 0.2% |
Lead | 5 mg/kg |
Loss on Drying | 0.5% |
UPS limit |
150 lb |
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