Description

Glutamate CAS NO 7528-09-8 is a versatile organic salt widely recognized for its role as a key intermediate and flavor enhancer. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to impart the savory umami taste and its function as a building block in biochemical synthesis. This product is essential for manufacturers in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries seeking reliable, high-quality ingredients for their formulations.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: As a flavor enhancer (E620-E625 series) to impart umami taste in soups, sauces, snacks, and processed meats.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: As a crucial intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and amino acid-based therapeutics.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: As a component in amino acid blends, sports nutrition products, and wellness supplements.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard, reagent, or culture medium component in microbiological and enzymatic studies.
• Animal Feed Additive: Incorporated to improve palatability and support growth performance in livestock and aquaculture feed.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Employed in hair and skin care products for its moisturizing and conditioning properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glutamate
CAS No.	7528-09-8
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO4
Molecular Weight	147.13 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Glutamic Acid Monosodium Salt; Monosodium Glutamate (MSG); Sodium Glutamate; 2-Aminopentanedioic Acid Monosodium Salt; Ajinomoto; Vetsin; Glutamic Acid Sodium Salt; E621
EINECS	231-421-4

Quality Control

Our Glutamate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer grades compliant with relevant standards such as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and Pharmaceutical requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters, is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent caking and degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
pH (5% Solution)	6.7 - 7.2
Specific Rotation	+24.8° to +25.3°
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 2 ppm

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