File:NMR of MSG.bmp

2006-11-16T14:41:23Z

Rw305:

It:MSG

2006-11-16T14:41:11Z

Rw305: /* Spectra */

==Abstract==
[[Image:msg2.bmp|centre|300px|Chemical Structure of MSG]]

'''Monosodium Glutamate''' is more commonly known as '''MSG''' and has become the choice chemical for the enhancement of flavour in many foods. It was originally discovered in 1909 by the Ajinomoto Corporation in Japan.

==The Basics==
{| class="toccolours" border="1" style="float: right; clear: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border-collapse: collapse;"
! {{chembox header}} | MSG
|-
| align="center" width="300" colspan="2" bgcolor="#ffffff" | [[Image:msg.jpg]]
|-
! {{chembox header}} | General
|-
| IUPAC nomenclature|Systematic name
|2-aminopentanedioic acid
|-
| Other names
|2-aminoglutaric acid, 1-aminopropane-1,
3-dicarboxylic acid
|-
| Chemical formula|Molecular formula]
|C5H8NNaO4
|-
|-
| Molecular Weight
| 169.11
|-
| Appearance
| White Crystalline Solid
|-
| CAS registry number|CAS number
|142-47-2
|-
! {{chembox header}} | Properties
|-
| Melting point
| 232 °C (505 K)
|-
| Related compounds
| Glutamic Acid
|-
| Solubility in Water
| 100 mg/100ml
|-
| pH
| 7.0
|-
| {{chembox header}} | Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their [[standard state|standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)]] [[wikipedia:Chemical infobox|Infobox disclaimer and references]]
|-
|}
MSG,is a sodium salt of the amino acid '''''L-glutamic acid'''''. It is practically odorless. It is produced by a bacterial fermentation process with starch or molasses as carbon sources and ammonium salts as nitrogen sources (Steffen process). MSG is not a direct taste enhancer but a complex flavour enhancer for gravies, meats, poultry, sauces, and in other combinations. It is also used to enhance the taste of tobacco and has been used medically to treat hepatic coma.

===3D Representation===
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ATOM 2 C 0 2.568 0.160 -0.050 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 3 C 0 1.326 -0.540 0.437 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 4 C 0 0.089 0.222 -0.042 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 5 C 0 -1.172 -0.489 0.453 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 6 H 0 -1.124 -0.603 1.536 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 7 N 0 -1.265 -1.814 -0.174 0.00 0.00 N+0
ATOM 8 C 0 -2.385 0.327 0.088 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 9 O 0 -3.155 -0.075 -0.769 0.00 0.00 O-1
ATOM 10 O 0 -2.598 1.389 0.648 0.00 0.00 O+0
ATOM 11 O 0 2.473 1.167 -0.713 0.00 0.00 O+0
ATOM 12 H 0 4.576 0.116 -0.061 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 13 H 0 1.302 -1.556 0.041 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 14 H 0 1.332 -0.575 1.527 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 15 H 0 0.112 1.238 0.354 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 16 H 0 0.083 0.257 -1.131 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 17 H 0 -1.307 -1.660 -1.171 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 18 H 0 -0.392 -2.284 0.010 0.00 0.00 H+0
CONECT 1 2 12 0 0 NONE 23
CONECT 2 1 3 11 0 NONE 24
CONECT 3 2 4 13 14 NONE 25
CONECT 4 3 5 15 16 NONE 26
CONECT 5 4 6 7 8 NONE 27
CONECT 7 5 17 18 0 NONE 28
CONECT 8 5 9 10 0 NONE 29
CONECT 9 8 0 0 0 NONE 30
CONECT 10 8 0 0 0 NONE 31
CONECT 11 2 0 0 0 NONE 32
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===Spectra===
[[Image:NMR of MSG.bmp]]

==References & Useful Links==
Image: http://www.germes-online.com/catalog/48/55/189/257161/monosodium_glutamate.html

http://www.chemicalland21.com/lifescience/foco/MONOSODIUM%20GLUTAMATE.htm

It:MSG

2006-11-16T14:37:03Z

Rw305: /* The Basics */

==Abstract==
[[Image:msg2.bmp|centre|300px|Chemical Structure of MSG]]

'''Monosodium Glutamate''' is more commonly known as '''MSG''' and has become the choice chemical for the enhancement of flavour in many foods. It was originally discovered in 1909 by the Ajinomoto Corporation in Japan.

==The Basics==
{| class="toccolours" border="1" style="float: right; clear: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border-collapse: collapse;"
! {{chembox header}} | MSG
|-
| align="center" width="300" colspan="2" bgcolor="#ffffff" | [[Image:msg.jpg]]
|-
! {{chembox header}} | General
|-
| IUPAC nomenclature|Systematic name
|2-aminopentanedioic acid
|-
| Other names
|2-aminoglutaric acid, 1-aminopropane-1,
3-dicarboxylic acid
|-
| Chemical formula|Molecular formula]
|C5H8NNaO4
|-
|-
| Molecular Weight
| 169.11
|-
| Appearance
| White Crystalline Solid
|-
| CAS registry number|CAS number
|142-47-2
|-
! {{chembox header}} | Properties
|-
| Melting point
| 232 °C (505 K)
|-
| Related compounds
| Glutamic Acid
|-
| Solubility in Water
| 100 mg/100ml
|-
| pH
| 7.0
|-
| {{chembox header}} | Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their [[standard state|standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)]] [[wikipedia:Chemical infobox|Infobox disclaimer and references]]
|-
|}
MSG,is a sodium salt of the amino acid '''''L-glutamic acid'''''. It is practically odorless. It is produced by a bacterial fermentation process with starch or molasses as carbon sources and ammonium salts as nitrogen sources (Steffen process). MSG is not a direct taste enhancer but a complex flavour enhancer for gravies, meats, poultry, sauces, and in other combinations. It is also used to enhance the taste of tobacco and has been used medically to treat hepatic coma.

===3D Representation===
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ATOM 2 C 0 2.568 0.160 -0.050 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 3 C 0 1.326 -0.540 0.437 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 4 C 0 0.089 0.222 -0.042 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 5 C 0 -1.172 -0.489 0.453 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 6 H 0 -1.124 -0.603 1.536 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 7 N 0 -1.265 -1.814 -0.174 0.00 0.00 N+0
ATOM 8 C 0 -2.385 0.327 0.088 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 9 O 0 -3.155 -0.075 -0.769 0.00 0.00 O-1
ATOM 10 O 0 -2.598 1.389 0.648 0.00 0.00 O+0
ATOM 11 O 0 2.473 1.167 -0.713 0.00 0.00 O+0
ATOM 12 H 0 4.576 0.116 -0.061 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 13 H 0 1.302 -1.556 0.041 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 14 H 0 1.332 -0.575 1.527 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 15 H 0 0.112 1.238 0.354 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 16 H 0 0.083 0.257 -1.131 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 17 H 0 -1.307 -1.660 -1.171 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 18 H 0 -0.392 -2.284 0.010 0.00 0.00 H+0
CONECT 1 2 12 0 0 NONE 23
CONECT 2 1 3 11 0 NONE 24
CONECT 3 2 4 13 14 NONE 25
CONECT 4 3 5 15 16 NONE 26
CONECT 5 4 6 7 8 NONE 27
CONECT 7 5 17 18 0 NONE 28
CONECT 8 5 9 10 0 NONE 29
CONECT 9 8 0 0 0 NONE 30
CONECT 10 8 0 0 0 NONE 31
CONECT 11 2 0 0 0 NONE 32
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===Spectra===

==References & Useful Links==
Image: http://www.germes-online.com/catalog/48/55/189/257161/monosodium_glutamate.html

http://www.chemicalland21.com/lifescience/foco/MONOSODIUM%20GLUTAMATE.htm

It:MSG

2006-11-16T14:35:28Z

Rw305: /* Abstract */

==Abstract==
[[Image:msg2.bmp|centre|300px|Chemical Structure of MSG]]

'''Monosodium Glutamate''' is more commonly known as '''MSG''' and has become the choice chemical for the enhancement of flavour in many foods. It was originally discovered in 1909 by the Ajinomoto Corporation in Japan.

==The Basics==
{| class="toccolours" border="1" style="float: right; clear: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border-collapse: collapse;"
! {{chembox header}} | MSG
|-
| align="center" width="300" colspan="2" bgcolor="#ffffff" | [[Image:msg.jpg]]
|-
! {{chembox header}} | General
|-
| IUPAC nomenclature|Systematic name
|2-aminopentanedioic acid
|-
| Other names
|2-aminoglutaric acid, 1-aminopropane-1,
3-dicarboxylic acid
|-
| Chemical formula|Molecular formula]
|C5H8NNaO4
|-
|-
| Molecular Weight
| 169.11
|-
| Appearance
| White Crystalline Solid
|-
| CAS registry number|CAS number
|142-47-2
|-
! {{chembox header}} | Properties
|-
| Melting point
| 232 °C (505 K)
|-
| Related compounds
| Glutamic Acid
|-
| Solubility in Water
| 100 mg/100ml
|-
| pH
| 7.0
|-
| {{chembox header}} | Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their [[standard state|standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)]] [[wikipedia:Chemical infobox|Infobox disclaimer and references]]
|-
|}
MSG,is a sodium salt of the amino acid '''''L-glutamic acid'''''. It is practically odorless. It is produced by a bacterial fermentation process with starch or molasses as carbon sources and ammonium salts as nitrogen sources (Steffen process). MSG is not a direct taste enhancer but a complex flavour enhancer for gravies, meats, poultry, sauces, and in other combinations. It is also used to enhance the taste of tobacco and has been used medically to treat hepatic coma.

===3D Representation===
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ATOM 2 C 0 2.568 0.160 -0.050 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 3 C 0 1.326 -0.540 0.437 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 4 C 0 0.089 0.222 -0.042 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 5 C 0 -1.172 -0.489 0.453 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 6 H 0 -1.124 -0.603 1.536 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 7 N 0 -1.265 -1.814 -0.174 0.00 0.00 N+0
ATOM 8 C 0 -2.385 0.327 0.088 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 9 O 0 -3.155 -0.075 -0.769 0.00 0.00 O-1
ATOM 10 O 0 -2.598 1.389 0.648 0.00 0.00 O+0
ATOM 11 O 0 2.473 1.167 -0.713 0.00 0.00 O+0
ATOM 12 H 0 4.576 0.116 -0.061 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 13 H 0 1.302 -1.556 0.041 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 14 H 0 1.332 -0.575 1.527 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 15 H 0 0.112 1.238 0.354 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 16 H 0 0.083 0.257 -1.131 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 17 H 0 -1.307 -1.660 -1.171 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 18 H 0 -0.392 -2.284 0.010 0.00 0.00 H+0
CONECT 1 2 12 0 0 NONE 23
CONECT 2 1 3 11 0 NONE 24
CONECT 3 2 4 13 14 NONE 25
CONECT 4 3 5 15 16 NONE 26
CONECT 5 4 6 7 8 NONE 27
CONECT 7 5 17 18 0 NONE 28
CONECT 8 5 9 10 0 NONE 29
CONECT 9 8 0 0 0 NONE 30
CONECT 10 8 0 0 0 NONE 31
CONECT 11 2 0 0 0 NONE 32
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==References & Useful Links==
Image: http://www.germes-online.com/catalog/48/55/189/257161/monosodium_glutamate.html

http://www.chemicalland21.com/lifescience/foco/MONOSODIUM%20GLUTAMATE.htm

File:Msg2.bmp

2006-11-16T14:32:23Z

Rw305:

It:MSG

2006-11-16T14:32:12Z

Rw305: /* Abstract */

==Abstract==
[[Image:msg2.bmp|centre|Chemical Structure of MSG]]

'''Monosodium Glutamate''' is more commonly known as '''MSG''' and has become the choice chemical for the enhancement of flavour in many foods. It was originally discovered in 1909 by the Ajinomoto Corporation in Japan.

==The Basics==
{| class="toccolours" border="1" style="float: right; clear: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border-collapse: collapse;"
! {{chembox header}} | MSG
|-
| align="center" width="300" colspan="2" bgcolor="#ffffff" | [[Image:msg.jpg]]
|-
! {{chembox header}} | General
|-
| IUPAC nomenclature|Systematic name
|2-aminopentanedioic acid
|-
| Other names
|2-aminoglutaric acid, 1-aminopropane-1,
3-dicarboxylic acid
|-
| Chemical formula|Molecular formula]
|C5H8NNaO4
|-
|-
| Molecular Weight
| 169.11
|-
| Appearance
| White Crystalline Solid
|-
| CAS registry number|CAS number
|142-47-2
|-
! {{chembox header}} | Properties
|-
| Melting point
| 232 °C (505 K)
|-
| Related compounds
| Glutamic Acid
|-
| Solubility in Water
| 100 mg/100ml
|-
| pH
| 7.0
|-
| {{chembox header}} | Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their [[standard state|standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)]] [[wikipedia:Chemical infobox|Infobox disclaimer and references]]
|-
|}
MSG,is a sodium salt of the amino acid '''''L-glutamic acid'''''. It is practically odorless. It is produced by a bacterial fermentation process with starch or molasses as carbon sources and ammonium salts as nitrogen sources (Steffen process). MSG is not a direct taste enhancer but a complex flavour enhancer for gravies, meats, poultry, sauces, and in other combinations. It is also used to enhance the taste of tobacco and has been used medically to treat hepatic coma.

===3D Representation===
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ATOM 2 C 0 2.568 0.160 -0.050 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 3 C 0 1.326 -0.540 0.437 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 4 C 0 0.089 0.222 -0.042 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 5 C 0 -1.172 -0.489 0.453 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 6 H 0 -1.124 -0.603 1.536 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 7 N 0 -1.265 -1.814 -0.174 0.00 0.00 N+0
ATOM 8 C 0 -2.385 0.327 0.088 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 9 O 0 -3.155 -0.075 -0.769 0.00 0.00 O-1
ATOM 10 O 0 -2.598 1.389 0.648 0.00 0.00 O+0
ATOM 11 O 0 2.473 1.167 -0.713 0.00 0.00 O+0
ATOM 12 H 0 4.576 0.116 -0.061 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 13 H 0 1.302 -1.556 0.041 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 14 H 0 1.332 -0.575 1.527 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 15 H 0 0.112 1.238 0.354 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 16 H 0 0.083 0.257 -1.131 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 17 H 0 -1.307 -1.660 -1.171 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 18 H 0 -0.392 -2.284 0.010 0.00 0.00 H+0
CONECT 1 2 12 0 0 NONE 23
CONECT 2 1 3 11 0 NONE 24
CONECT 3 2 4 13 14 NONE 25
CONECT 4 3 5 15 16 NONE 26
CONECT 5 4 6 7 8 NONE 27
CONECT 7 5 17 18 0 NONE 28
CONECT 8 5 9 10 0 NONE 29
CONECT 9 8 0 0 0 NONE 30
CONECT 10 8 0 0 0 NONE 31
CONECT 11 2 0 0 0 NONE 32
END NONE 33
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==References & Useful Links==
Image: http://www.germes-online.com/catalog/48/55/189/257161/monosodium_glutamate.html

http://www.chemicalland21.com/lifescience/foco/MONOSODIUM%20GLUTAMATE.htm

It:MSG

2006-11-16T14:31:34Z

Rw305: /* Abstract */

==Abstract==
<align centre>[[Image:msg2.bmp]]</align centre>

'''Monosodium Glutamate''' is more commonly known as '''MSG''' and has become the choice chemical for the enhancement of flavour in many foods. It was originally discovered in 1909 by the Ajinomoto Corporation in Japan.

==The Basics==
{| class="toccolours" border="1" style="float: right; clear: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border-collapse: collapse;"
! {{chembox header}} | MSG
|-
| align="center" width="300" colspan="2" bgcolor="#ffffff" | [[Image:msg.jpg]]
|-
! {{chembox header}} | General
|-
| IUPAC nomenclature|Systematic name
|2-aminopentanedioic acid
|-
| Other names
|2-aminoglutaric acid, 1-aminopropane-1,
3-dicarboxylic acid
|-
| Chemical formula|Molecular formula]
|C5H8NNaO4
|-
|-
| Molecular Weight
| 169.11
|-
| Appearance
| White Crystalline Solid
|-
| CAS registry number|CAS number
|142-47-2
|-
! {{chembox header}} | Properties
|-
| Melting point
| 232 °C (505 K)
|-
| Related compounds
| Glutamic Acid
|-
| Solubility in Water
| 100 mg/100ml
|-
| pH
| 7.0
|-
| {{chembox header}} | Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their [[standard state|standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)]] [[wikipedia:Chemical infobox|Infobox disclaimer and references]]
|-
|}
MSG,is a sodium salt of the amino acid '''''L-glutamic acid'''''. It is practically odorless. It is produced by a bacterial fermentation process with starch or molasses as carbon sources and ammonium salts as nitrogen sources (Steffen process). MSG is not a direct taste enhancer but a complex flavour enhancer for gravies, meats, poultry, sauces, and in other combinations. It is also used to enhance the taste of tobacco and has been used medically to treat hepatic coma.

===3D Representation===
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ATOM 2 C 0 2.568 0.160 -0.050 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 3 C 0 1.326 -0.540 0.437 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 4 C 0 0.089 0.222 -0.042 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 5 C 0 -1.172 -0.489 0.453 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 6 H 0 -1.124 -0.603 1.536 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 7 N 0 -1.265 -1.814 -0.174 0.00 0.00 N+0
ATOM 8 C 0 -2.385 0.327 0.088 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 9 O 0 -3.155 -0.075 -0.769 0.00 0.00 O-1
ATOM 10 O 0 -2.598 1.389 0.648 0.00 0.00 O+0
ATOM 11 O 0 2.473 1.167 -0.713 0.00 0.00 O+0
ATOM 12 H 0 4.576 0.116 -0.061 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 13 H 0 1.302 -1.556 0.041 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 14 H 0 1.332 -0.575 1.527 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 15 H 0 0.112 1.238 0.354 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 16 H 0 0.083 0.257 -1.131 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 17 H 0 -1.307 -1.660 -1.171 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 18 H 0 -0.392 -2.284 0.010 0.00 0.00 H+0
CONECT 1 2 12 0 0 NONE 23
CONECT 2 1 3 11 0 NONE 24
CONECT 3 2 4 13 14 NONE 25
CONECT 4 3 5 15 16 NONE 26
CONECT 5 4 6 7 8 NONE 27
CONECT 7 5 17 18 0 NONE 28
CONECT 8 5 9 10 0 NONE 29
CONECT 9 8 0 0 0 NONE 30
CONECT 10 8 0 0 0 NONE 31
CONECT 11 2 0 0 0 NONE 32
END NONE 33
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==References & Useful Links==
Image: http://www.germes-online.com/catalog/48/55/189/257161/monosodium_glutamate.html

http://www.chemicalland21.com/lifescience/foco/MONOSODIUM%20GLUTAMATE.htm

It:MSG

2006-11-16T14:31:12Z

Rw305: /* Abstract */

==Abstract==
<align centre>[[Image:msg2.jpg]]</align centre>

'''Monosodium Glutamate''' is more commonly known as '''MSG''' and has become the choice chemical for the enhancement of flavour in many foods. It was originally discovered in 1909 by the Ajinomoto Corporation in Japan.

==The Basics==
{| class="toccolours" border="1" style="float: right; clear: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border-collapse: collapse;"
! {{chembox header}} | MSG
|-
| align="center" width="300" colspan="2" bgcolor="#ffffff" | [[Image:msg.jpg]]
|-
! {{chembox header}} | General
|-
| IUPAC nomenclature|Systematic name
|2-aminopentanedioic acid
|-
| Other names
|2-aminoglutaric acid, 1-aminopropane-1,
3-dicarboxylic acid
|-
| Chemical formula|Molecular formula]
|C5H8NNaO4
|-
|-
| Molecular Weight
| 169.11
|-
| Appearance
| White Crystalline Solid
|-
| CAS registry number|CAS number
|142-47-2
|-
! {{chembox header}} | Properties
|-
| Melting point
| 232 °C (505 K)
|-
| Related compounds
| Glutamic Acid
|-
| Solubility in Water
| 100 mg/100ml
|-
| pH
| 7.0
|-
| {{chembox header}} | Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their [[standard state|standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)]] [[wikipedia:Chemical infobox|Infobox disclaimer and references]]
|-
|}
MSG,is a sodium salt of the amino acid '''''L-glutamic acid'''''. It is practically odorless. It is produced by a bacterial fermentation process with starch or molasses as carbon sources and ammonium salts as nitrogen sources (Steffen process). MSG is not a direct taste enhancer but a complex flavour enhancer for gravies, meats, poultry, sauces, and in other combinations. It is also used to enhance the taste of tobacco and has been used medically to treat hepatic coma.

===3D Representation===
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AUTHOR WWW daemon apache NONE 3
REVDAT 1 16-Nov-06 0 NONE 4
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ATOM 2 C 0 2.568 0.160 -0.050 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 3 C 0 1.326 -0.540 0.437 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 4 C 0 0.089 0.222 -0.042 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 5 C 0 -1.172 -0.489 0.453 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 6 H 0 -1.124 -0.603 1.536 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 7 N 0 -1.265 -1.814 -0.174 0.00 0.00 N+0
ATOM 8 C 0 -2.385 0.327 0.088 0.00 0.00 C+0
ATOM 9 O 0 -3.155 -0.075 -0.769 0.00 0.00 O-1
ATOM 10 O 0 -2.598 1.389 0.648 0.00 0.00 O+0
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ATOM 12 H 0 4.576 0.116 -0.061 0.00 0.00 H+0
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CONECT 2 1 3 11 0 NONE 24
CONECT 3 2 4 13 14 NONE 25
CONECT 4 3 5 15 16 NONE 26
CONECT 5 4 6 7 8 NONE 27
CONECT 7 5 17 18 0 NONE 28
CONECT 8 5 9 10 0 NONE 29
CONECT 9 8 0 0 0 NONE 30
CONECT 10 8 0 0 0 NONE 31
CONECT 11 2 0 0 0 NONE 32
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==References & Useful Links==
Image: http://www.germes-online.com/catalog/48/55/189/257161/monosodium_glutamate.html

http://www.chemicalland21.com/lifescience/foco/MONOSODIUM%20GLUTAMATE.htm

It:MSG

2006-11-16T14:30:50Z

Rw305: /* Abstract */

==Abstract==
[[Image:msg2.jpg]]

'''Monosodium Glutamate''' is more commonly known as '''MSG''' and has become the choice chemical for the enhancement of flavour in many foods. It was originally discovered in 1909 by the Ajinomoto Corporation in Japan.

==The Basics==
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! {{chembox header}} | MSG
|-
| align="center" width="300" colspan="2" bgcolor="#ffffff" | [[Image:msg.jpg]]
|-
! {{chembox header}} | General
|-
| IUPAC nomenclature|Systematic name
|2-aminopentanedioic acid
|-
| Other names
|2-aminoglutaric acid, 1-aminopropane-1,
3-dicarboxylic acid
|-
| Chemical formula|Molecular formula]
|C5H8NNaO4
|-
|-
| Molecular Weight
| 169.11
|-
| Appearance
| White Crystalline Solid
|-
| CAS registry number|CAS number
|142-47-2
|-
! {{chembox header}} | Properties
|-
| Melting point
| 232 °C (505 K)
|-
| Related compounds
| Glutamic Acid
|-
| Solubility in Water
| 100 mg/100ml
|-
| pH
| 7.0
|-
| {{chembox header}} | Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their [[standard state|standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)]] [[wikipedia:Chemical infobox|Infobox disclaimer and references]]
|-
|}
MSG,is a sodium salt of the amino acid '''''L-glutamic acid'''''. It is practically odorless. It is produced by a bacterial fermentation process with starch or molasses as carbon sources and ammonium salts as nitrogen sources (Steffen process). MSG is not a direct taste enhancer but a complex flavour enhancer for gravies, meats, poultry, sauces, and in other combinations. It is also used to enhance the taste of tobacco and has been used medically to treat hepatic coma.

===3D Representation===
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ATOM 14 H 0 1.332 -0.575 1.527 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 15 H 0 0.112 1.238 0.354 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 16 H 0 0.083 0.257 -1.131 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 17 H 0 -1.307 -1.660 -1.171 0.00 0.00 H+0
ATOM 18 H 0 -0.392 -2.284 0.010 0.00 0.00 H+0
CONECT 1 2 12 0 0 NONE 23
CONECT 2 1 3 11 0 NONE 24
CONECT 3 2 4 13 14 NONE 25
CONECT 4 3 5 15 16 NONE 26
CONECT 5 4 6 7 8 NONE 27
CONECT 7 5 17 18 0 NONE 28
CONECT 8 5 9 10 0 NONE 29
CONECT 9 8 0 0 0 NONE 30
CONECT 10 8 0 0 0 NONE 31
CONECT 11 2 0 0 0 NONE 32
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==References & Useful Links==
Image: http://www.germes-online.com/catalog/48/55/189/257161/monosodium_glutamate.html

http://www.chemicalland21.com/lifescience/foco/MONOSODIUM%20GLUTAMATE.htm

2006-11-16T14:18:05Z

Rw305: /* 3D Representation */

It:MSG

2006-11-16T14:17:51Z

Rw305: /* 3D Representation */

==Abstract==
'''Monosodium Glutamate''' is more commonly known as '''MSG''' and has become the choice chemical for the enhancement of flavour in many foods. It was originally discovered in 1909 by the Ajinomoto Corporation in Japan.

==The Basics==
{| class="toccolours" border="1" style="float: right; clear: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; border-collapse: collapse;"
! {{chembox header}} | MSG
|-
| align="center" width="300" colspan="2" bgcolor="#ffffff" | [[Image:msg.jpg]]
|-
! {{chembox header}} | General
|-
| IUPAC nomenclature|Systematic name
|2-aminopentanedioic acid
|-
| Other names
|2-aminoglutaric acid, 1-aminopropane-1,
3-dicarboxylic acid
|-
| Chemical formula|Molecular formula]
|C5H8NNaO4
|-
|-
| Molecular Weight
| 169.11
|-
| Appearance
| White Crystalline Solid
|-
| CAS registry number|CAS number
|142-47-2
|-
! {{chembox header}} | Properties
|-
| Melting point
| 232 °C (505 K)
|-
| Related compounds
| Glutamic Acid
|-
| Solubility in Water
| 100 mg/100ml
|-
| pH
| 7.0
|-
| {{chembox header}} | Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their [[standard state|standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)]] [[wikipedia:Chemical infobox|Infobox disclaimer and references]]
|-
|}
MSG,is a sodium salt of the amino acid '''''L-glutamic acid'''''. It is practically odorless. It is produced by a bacterial fermentation process with starch or molasses as carbon sources and ammonium salts as nitrogen sources (Steffen process). MSG is not a direct taste enhancer but a complex flavour enhancer for gravies, meats, poultry, sauces, and in other combinations. It is also used to enhance the taste of tobacco and has been used medically to treat hepatic coma.

===3D Representation===
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==References & Useful Links==
Image: http://www.germes-online.com/catalog/48/55/189/257161/monosodium_glutamate.html

http://www.chemicalland21.com/lifescience/foco/MONOSODIUM%20GLUTAMATE.htm

It:MSG

It:MSG

2006-11-16T11:56:26Z

Rw305: /* Abstrac */

It:MSG

2006-11-16T11:56:04Z

Rw305:

==Abstrac==
'''Monosodium Glutamate''' is more commonly known as '''MSG''' and has become the choice chemical for the enhancement of flavour in many foods. It was originally discovered in 1909 by the Ajinomoto Corporation in Japan.

==The Basics==