sodium glutamate

Public-database records for sodium glutamate (CAS 16177-21-2), reproduced here for independent cross-checking.

Safety classification and hazard statements

Regulatory listings

Physical description and handling notes

• White, practically odourless crystals or crystalline powder
• Freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in ethanol or ether
• [α]D/20 between + 24,8° and + 25,3°; (10 % solution (anhydrous basis) in 2N HCl, 200 mm tube)
• Between 6,7 and 7,2 (5 % solution)

How this substance is indexed

Documented uses

• CIR ingredient: Sodium Glutamate
• Food Additives -> FLAVOUR_ENHANCER -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Information on 4 consumer products that contain Sodium glutamate in the following categories is provided:
• Substances added to foods and medicine to improve the taste.

Names this substance appears under

Sodium glutamate; Glutamate, Sodium; RefChem:6039; Sodium L-glutamate; Sodium polyglutamate; L-Glutamic Acid Monosodium; L-Glutamic acid Monosodium salt; L-(+)Sodium glutamate; Monosodium L-glutamate; l-Monosodium glutamate; 16177-21-2; Sodium (S)-2-amino-4-carboxybutanoate; sodium;(2S)-2-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoate; Accent; sodium (2S)-2-amino-4-carboxybutanoate; Glutamat sodny [Czech]

Computed molecular descriptors

Database abstract

sodium glutamate · CAS 16177-21-2 · C5H8NNaO4.

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.