CALCIUM 5'-GUANYLATE
Prepared at the 18th JECFA (1974), published in NMRS 54B (1975) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 57th JECFA (2001). A group ADI 'not specified' for 5’guanylic acid and its Ca & Na salts was established at the 18th JECFA (1974)
SYNONYMS Calcium guanylate, INS No. 629
DEFINITION
Chemical names Calcium guaosine-5'-monophosphate
C.A.S. number 38966-30-2
Chemical formula C10H12CaN5O8P · xH2O
Formula weight 401.20 (anhydrous)
Assay Not less than 97.0% and not more than 102.0% of after drying
DESCRIPTION Odourless, white or off-white crystals, or powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Flavour enhancer
