19473-49-5

Name L-GLUTAMIC ACID MONOPOTASSIUM SALT
CAS 19473-49-5
EINECS(EC#) 243-094-0
Molecular Formula C5H8KNO4
MDL Number MFCD00035545
Molecular Weight 185.22
MOL File 19473-49-5.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance White, free-flowing, hygroscopic pow- der; practically odorless. Freely soluble in water; slightly soluble in alcohol.
density  1.591g/cm3 at 20℃
vapor pressure  0.002-0.003Pa at 20-25℃
form  powder
color  white
LogP -1.82 at 20℃ and pH6.53-6.81
Surface tension 72.51mN/m at 1g/L and 20℃
Uses
Potassium L-glutamate is a flavor enhancer that is a low sodium alternative to monosodium glutamate. It is used in meats, soups, sauces, gravies, and sausage.
EPA Substance Registry System L-Glutamic acid, monopotassium salt (19473-49-5)

Safety Data

Safety Statements 
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  MA1450000
TSCA  TSCA listed
REACH Registrations Active
Safety Profile
Mildly toxic by ingestion. Human systemic effects by ingestion: headache. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of K2O and NOx.
Toxicity
human,TDLo,oral,57mg/kg (57mg/kg),BEHAVIORAL: HEADACHE,Science. Vol. 163, Pg. 826, 1969.

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