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InventoryRef 7948715/10/2010

SODIUM GLUTAMATE

Sodium hydrogen glutamate

SODIUM GLUTAMATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 142-47-2
CAS 142-47-2PubChem CID 23689119

Monosodium Glutamate

Monosodium glutamate appears as white or off-white crystalline powder with a slight peptone-like odor. pH (0.2% solution)7.0. (NTP, 1992) — CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name
sodium;(4S)-4-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoate;hydrate
Molecular formula
C5H10NNaO5
Molecular weight
187.13 g/mol
Exact mass
187.04566670 Da
Topological polar surface area
104.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
1

Also known as

MSG monohydrateAncomaChinese seasoningMonosodium glutamate monohydratemonosodium l-glutamate monohydrateAjinomotoGlutacylGlutavene
16 more reported names
VetsinGlutamat sodnyZestNatriumglutaminatGlutamate SodiumMonosodioglutammatoGlutammato monosodicoAccent (food additive)L(+) Sodium glutamateGlutamate monosodium saltSodium hydrogen glutamateW81N5U6R6UNatrium L-hydrogenglutamatMonosodium glutamate anhydrousFEMA No. 2756L-Glutamic acid, monosodium salt
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 16177-21-2
CAS 16177-21-2PubChem CID 23672308

Sodium Glutamate

IUPAC name
sodium (2S)-2-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoate
Molecular formula
C5H8NNaO4
Molecular weight
169.11 g/mol
Exact mass
169.03510202 Da
Topological polar surface area
103.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
1

Also known as

Glutamate, SodiumRefChem:6039Sodium L-glutamateSodium polyglutamateL-Glutamic Acid MonosodiumL-Glutamic acid Monosodium saltL-(+)Sodium glutamateMonosodium L-glutamate
16 more reported names
l-Monosodium glutamateSodium (S)-2-amino-4-carboxybutanoatesodium;(2S)-2-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoateAccentsodium (2S)-2-amino-4-carboxybutanoateMSGGlutamat sodny [Czech]Sodium glutamate (VAN)Natriumglutaminat [German]Sodium L-glutamate (VAN)Monosodioglutammato [Italian]CCRIS 3625HSDB 580Glutammato monosodico [Italian]Glutamic acid, L-, sodium saltL-Glutamic acid, sodium salt (1:1)
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 32221-81-1
CAS 32221-81-1PubChem CID 23668622

DL-Glutamic acid, monosodium salt

IUPAC name
sodium 4-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoate
Molecular formula
C5H8NNaO4
Molecular weight
169.11 g/mol
Exact mass
169.03510202 Da
Topological polar surface area
103.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Monosodium DL-glutamateGlutamic acid, monosodium salt, DL-LX3YQ006APRefChem:589947dl-Monosodium glutamatesodium 5-oxido-5-oxonorvalinesodium;4-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoateC5H8NNaO4
6 more reported names
Glutamic acid (sodium salt)LPUQAYUQRXPFSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-MTYD-00344HY-W250122sodium;2-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxo-pentanoateCS-0255957
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 6106-04-3
CAS 6106-04-3PubChem CID 87090819

Sodium Glutamate Monohydrate

Molecular formula
C5H11NNaO5
Molecular weight
188.13 g/mol
Exact mass
188.05349173 Da
Topological polar surface area
102.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
4
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
1

Also known as

L-Glutamic acid, monosodium salt, monohydrateRefChem:1098795SodiuM L-GlutaMate MonohydrateL(+)-Monosodium glutamate monohydrateL-glutamic acid, sodium salt hydrateL-Glutamic acid monosodium salt monohydrate, p.a., 99.0%L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt monohydrate, >=98.0% (NT)L-Glutamic acid monosodium salt monohydrate, SAJ special grade, >=99.0%
1 more reported name
Monosodium glutamate, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
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Inventory details for SODIUM GLUTAMATE

INCI name

SODIUM GLUTAMATE

INN name

sodium glutamate

Description

Sodium hydrogen glutamate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
79487
Imported identity
SODIUM GLUTAMATE
Source update
15/10/2010
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Key data

CAS
142-47-2 / 6106-04-3 / 16177-21-2 / 32221-81-1
EC
205-538-1 / 240-313-1
Restriction
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Function
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
HAIR CONDITIONING
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#26628 · SODIUM GLUTAMATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

SODIUM CHLORIDEBULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
SODIUM CITRATEBUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE
SODIUM CITRONELLATEANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE
SODIUM CYCLAMATEFRAGRANCE
SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATEANTICORROSIVE, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE
SODIUM PALMITOYL ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDEFRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
SODIUM SACCHARINFLAVOURING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE
SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM FRUIT WATERFRAGRANCE

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How SODIUM GLUTAMATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SODIUM GLUTAMATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

SODIUM GLUTAMATE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

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Source note for SODIUM GLUTAMATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for SODIUM GLUTAMATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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