L-(+)Sodium glutamate
Also known as: Monosodium glutamate, MSG, Sodium L-glutamate, L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt, L-Glutamic acid sodium salt, Sodium glutamate, (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid sodium salt, Glutamic acid monosodium salt
L-(+)Sodium glutamate (CAS 142-47-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H10NNaO5 and a molecular weight of 187.12700 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 232°C, a boiling point of 333.8ºC at 760 mmHg and a flash point of 155.7ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 142-47-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-36269-6
- Molecular Formula
- C5H10NNaO5
- Molecular Weight
- 187.12700 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 11/2/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 232°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 333.8ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 155.7ºC |
| Exact Mass | 169.035110 |
| PSA | 103.45000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.55E-05mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 25 ° (C=10, 2mol/L HCl) |
| Additional Property | >=10 g/100 mL at 20 ºC |
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | mGlu1 receptor[1] |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Liberatore F, et al. Permissive role for mglu1 metabotropic glutamate receptors in excitotoxic retinal degeneration. Neuroscience. 2017 Sep 14. pii: S0306-4522(17)30640-1. |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2922499990 |
|---|---|
| Summary | HS:2922499990 other amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters; salts thereof VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of L-(+)Sodium glutamate?
The CAS number of L-(+)Sodium glutamate is 142-47-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-(+)Sodium glutamate?
L-(+)Sodium glutamate has molecular formula C5H10NNaO5 and molecular weight 187.12700 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of L-(+)Sodium glutamate?
For L-(+)Sodium glutamate, Upstream Products: L-Pyroglutamic acid; Downstream Products: N-Lauroyl-L-glutamic acid, L-Theanine, L-Glutamic acid.
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