Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Monosodium Glutamate, commonly known as MSG, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid.
Monosodium Glutamate is the colorless and odorless crystal, with a good water-solubility.
Its main role is to increase the flavor of food, especially for Chinese dishes. It also can be used in soup and sauce.
| PRODUCT NAME: |
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) |
| SYNONYMS: |
Sodium glutamate |
| FORMULA: |
C5H8NO4Na |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT: |
187.13 |
| PROPERTIES: |
White crystalline powder |
| EINECS NO.: |
205-538-1 |
| CAS NO.: |
142-47-2 |
| HS CODE: |
2103901000 |
| SPECIFICATION: |
Inspection Standard |
FCC IV / E621 |
| Components: |
Guaranteed Analysis: |
| Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
| Assay |
99%-101% |
| Loss on drying |
≤0.5% |
| Melting point |
232 °C, 505 K, 450 °F |
| PH |
6.7-7.2 |
| Specific rotation |
+24.8~+25.3° |
| Chloride |
≤0.1% |
| Sulfate |
≤0.05% |
| Lead |
≤1ppm |
| Iron |
≤5ppm |
| Arsenic |
≤0.5 ppm |
| Heavy metals |
≤10 ppm |
| Zinc |
≤5ppm |
| PACKAGING: |
25kg/bag |
| QUANTITY/CONTAINER: |
24MT in 20'FCL without pallets |
| HANDLING&STORAGE: |
Kept in a light-proof, dry and cool place |