- Monoammonium glutamate
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Monoammonium glutamate Azanium 4-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoateOther namesAmmonium glutamateIdentifiers CAS number 15673-81-1 PubChem 24200 ChemSpider 22622 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - O=C([O-])CCC(N)C(=O)O.[NH4+]
Properties Molecular formula C5H12N2O4 Molar mass 164.16 g mol−1 (verify) (what is: / ?)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Monoammonium glutamate is a compound with formula NH4C5H8NO4. It is an ammonium acid salt of glutamic acid.
It has the E number E624 and is used as a flavor enhancer.
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