Monoammonium glutamate

Monoammonium glutamate
Names
IUPAC name
Azanium 4-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoate
Other names
Ammonium glutamate
Identifiers
15673-81-1 Yes
ChemSpider 22622 Yes
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PubChem 24200
Properties
Molecular formula
C5H12N2O4
Molar mass 164.16 g·mol−1
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Monoammonium glutamate is a compound with formula NH4C5H8NO4. It is an ammonium acid salt of glutamic acid.

It has the E number E624 and is used as a flavor enhancer.