DIPOTASSIUM 5'-GUANYLATE
Prepared at the 29th JECFA (1985), published in FNP 34 (1986) and FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 57th JECFA
(2001). A group ADI 'not specified' for guanylic acid and its Ca, K & Na salts, was established at the 29th JECFA (1985)
SYNONYMS Potassium guanylate, potassium 5'-guanylate, INS No. 628
DEFINITION
Chemical names Dipotassium guanosine-5'-monophosphate
C.A.S. number 3254-39-5
Chemical formula C10H12K2N5O8P
Formula weight 439.40
Assay Not less than 97.0% and not more than 102.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Odourless, colourless or white crystals, or a white crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Flavour enhancer
