DIPOTASSIUM 5'-INOSINATE
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 inosinic acid and its Ca, K & Na salts, was established at the 29th JECFA (1985)
SYNONYMS Potassium inosinate, potassium 5'-inosinate, INS No. 632
DEFINITION
Chemical names Dipotassium inosine-5'-monophosphate
C.A.S. number 20262-26-4
Chemical formula C10H11K2N4O8P
Formula weight 424.39
Assay Not less than 97.0% and not more than 102.0% on the anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION Odourless, colourless or white crystals, or a white crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Flavour enhancer
