Description

L-(+)Sodium Glutamate is the sodium salt of the naturally occurring L-glutamic acid, a key amino acid. This high-purity compound is essential for enhancing and modulating savory flavor profiles in a wide range of food products. It is a critical ingredient for food manufacturers, flavor houses, and research institutions seeking reliable, high-quality umami ingredients. Its consistent quality ensures predictable performance in complex formulations.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Primary use as a flavor enhancer (umami) in soups, broths, sauces, seasonings, snacks, and processed meats.
• Flavor & Fragrance Manufacturing: A key component in the creation of savory flavor blends and reaction flavors.
• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Formulations: Used as an excipient or a source of L-glutamate in certain medical nutrition products and supplements.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a reagent and culture medium component in microbiological and cell culture applications.
• Animal Nutrition: Incorporated into feed to improve palatability and support animal growth.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-(+)Sodium Glutamate
CAS No.	142-47-2
Molecular Formula	C5H8NNaO4 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	169.11 (Anhydrous)
Synonyms	Monosodium L-Glutamate; MSG; Sodium L-Glutamate; L-Glutamic Acid Sodium Salt; (S)-2-Aminopentanedioic Acid Sodium Salt; Ajinomoto; Vetsin; Glutamate de Sodium; E621
EINECS	205-538-1

Quality Control

Our L-(+)Sodium Glutamate is manufactured under strict quality systems to meet the rigorous standards of the food and pharmaceutical industries. We offer grades compliant with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and can provide material suitable for applications requiring higher purity. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and safety parameters, ensuring full traceability and regulatory compliance for global supply chains.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the original container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent caking and degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.5% - 101.5% (on dried basis)
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	+24.2° to +25.5°
pH (5% Solution)	6.7 - 7.2
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.2%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 1.5 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.