Formula C5H7NNa2O4 Appearance white crystalline powder | Molar mass 191.09 g/mol | |
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Disodium glutamate, abbreviated DSG, (Na2C5H7NO4) is a sodium salt of glutamic acid. It used as a flavoring agent to impart umami flavor.
Formation
Disodium glutamate can be produced by neutralizing glutamic acid with two molar equivalents of sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
References
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