Name: Mono sodium glutamate

Synonyms: MSG, Monosodium L-Glutamate, Monosodium L-Glutamate Monohydrate

CAS No.: 32221-81-1

Molecular Formula: C5H8NaO4

Molecular Weight: 169.11

Description: White crystals or crystalline powder; Characteristic taste. Freely soluble in water and in formic acid, practically insoluble in glacial acetic acid, in ethanol and in ether. Dissolves in dilute hydrochloric acid.