Monosodium glutamate
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Monosodium glutamate, also known as sodium glutamate, is a sodium salt of glutamic acid. MSG is found naturally in some foods including tomatoes and cheese in this glutamic acid form. Wikipedia
Formula: C₅H₈NO₄Na
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Density: 322
Melting point: 232 °C (450 °F; 505 K)
Molar mass: 169.111 g/mol (anhydrous), 187.127 g/mol (monohydrate)
NFPA 704 (fire diamond): 0 0 0