L GLUTAMIC ACID
RXSOL-60-6604-824Glutamic acid is an amino acid used to form proteins. In the body it turns into glutamate. This is a chemical that helps nerve cells in the brain send and receive information from other cells. Glutamic acid may be involved in learning and…
Product Description
Application & Usage
Glutamic acid often is used as a food additive and flavor enhancer in the form of its sodium salt, known as monosodium glutamate (MSG).
Remarks / Precautions
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Tag Identification
Physical Properties:
| Melting point | 205 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 267.21°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.54 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| Refractive index | 1.4300 (estimate) |
| Storage temprature | 2-8°C |
| Solublity | 1 M HCl: 100 mg/mL |
| Form | Powder |
| Colour | White |
| PH | 3.0-3.5 (8.6g/l, H2O, 25℃) |
| Water solublity | 7.5 g/L (20 ºC) |
Notes
The relatively high glutamate levels in some traditional diets suggest that it is a safe food additive. However, anecdotal and scientific evidence indicates that high levels of glutamate and MSG consumption cause adverse health effects.
Other Names
L GLUTAMIC ACID food supplement
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