- Monopotassium glutamate
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Monopotassium glutamate Potassium 2-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoateOther namesPotassium glutamate; E622; Glutamic acid potassium saltIdentifiers CAS number 540778-10-7 PubChem 23669634 ChemSpider 13228 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - [K+].O=C([O-])C(N)CCC(=O)O
Properties Molecular formula C5H8KNO4 Molar mass 185.22 g mol−1 glutamate (verify) (what is: / ?)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Monopotassium glutamate is a compound with formula KC5H8NO4. It is a potassium acid salt of glutamic acid.
It has the E number E622 and is used in foods as a flavor enhancer. It is a non-sodium MSG alternative.
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