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SODIUM MONOGLUTAMATE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C5H8NO4·Na
formula, see observation
C5H8NNaO4
formula, see observation
142-47-2
CAS number
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The single monosodium salt of glutamic acid used in food to accentuate flavors.

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MSG: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

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sodium glutamate: incomplete name.

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alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek character or italicized.

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L-: This letter is a small capital.

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Also known under the following commercial designations: Accent; Ajinomoto; Glutacyl; Glutavene; RL-50; Vetsin; Zest.

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Chemical formula: C5H8NO4·Na or C[subsscript 5]H8NNaO4

Key term(s)
  • a-monosodium glutamate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H8NO4·Na
formula, see observation
C5H8NNaO4
formula, see observation
142-47-2
CAS number
DEF

Sel de sodium de l'acide glutamique qui, parce qu'il a la propriété de stimuler les perceptions gustatives, est utilisé dans l'alimentation comme exhausteur de goût.

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GMS : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion.

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glutamate de sodium : nom incomplet.

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alpha : Ce mot doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique.

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L- : Cette lettre est une petite capitale.

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Formule chimique : C5H8NO4·Na ou C5H8NNaO4

Key term(s)
  • glutamate a-monosodique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H8NO4·Na
formula, see observation
C5H8NNaO4
formula, see observation
142-47-2
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C5H8NO4·Na o C5H8NNaO4

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