- Magnesium diglutamate
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Magnesium diglutamate[1] Magnesium 4-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoateOther namesMagnesium glutamate; E625; Glutamic acid hemimagnesium saltIdentifiers CAS number 18543-68-5 PubChem 4092622 ChemSpider 3306947 Jmol-3D images Image 1 - [Mg+2].O=C([O-])CCC(N)C(=O)O.[O-]C(=O)CCC(N)C(=O)O
Properties Molecular formula C10H16MgN2O8 Molar mass 316.55 g mol−1 Melting point Tetrahydrate: 130-135 °C (dec.)
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Magnesium diglutamate is a compound with formula Mg(C5H8NO4)2. It is a magnesium acid salt of glutamic acid.
It has the E number E625 and is used in foods as a flavor enhancer.
References
- ^ L-Glutamic acid hemimagnesium salt tetrahydrate at Sigma-Aldrich
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