CAS No. 6106-04-3
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Purity:98
Chemical Structure
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L(+)-Monosodium glutamate monohydrate
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| CAS Number | 6106-04-3 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C5H9NO4.H2O.Na |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 187.13 | |
| SMILES | O.[Na+].NC(CCC(O)=O)C([O-])=O |
L(+)-Monosodium glutamate monohydrate is a widely used food additive and flavor enhancer that serves as a model compound to induce obesity in animal studies. Excessive exposure to monosodium glutamate triggers cellular dysfunction by promoting oxidative stress and ROS accumulation. This oxido-inflammatory stress activates downstream apoptotic pathways, leading to DNA damage and programmed cell death. [1][2]
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| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| Water | 37 mg/mL |
| DMSO |
Insoluble
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.