SHEET /m/monosodium-glutamate · PubChem CID 23672308 · CAS 16177-21-2 · REV 2026.07
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Monosodium glutamate
from sourceC5H8NNaO4 · 169.11 g/mol
Monosodioglutammato · Glutamate monosodium salt · Glutamate Sodium · Sodium hydrogen glutamate
What is Monosodium glutamate?
MSG, the sodium salt of glutamic acid and the purest form of savory taste. It is what the tongue is detecting when food reads as umami. Found in cheese, mushrooms, soy sauce, and processed snacks. from source
CategoryFood & flavor
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit
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C(CC(=O)O)[C@@H](C(=O)[O-])N.[Na+]Where you'll find it
Cheesewhat else is in it →Mushroomswhat else is in it →Soy saucewhat else is in it →Processed snackswhat else is in it →
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Where Monosodium glutamate leads
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Glutamic acid63% similarBoth carry a carboxylic acid and an amine group.Arginine44% similarBoth carry an amine group.Glutamine43% similarBoth carry a carboxylic acid and an amine group.Aspartic acid37% similarBoth carry a carboxylic acid and an amine group.Succinic acid36% similarBoth carry a carboxylic acid group.β-Alanine36% similarBoth carry a carboxylic acid and an amine group.