| CAS Number | 142-47-2 |
| Application | Use in cosmetics, food additives, Pharmaceuticals |
| Molecular structure |  |
| Other Names | MSG; MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE; Sodium glutamate; Sodium L-glutamate; Ajinomoto; Glutacyl; Glutavene |
| Chemical Formula | C5H8NaNO4· H2O or C5H8NNaO4 |
| Molar Mass | 169.112 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| InChI Key | LPUQAYUQRXPFSQ-DFWYDOINSA-M |