DISODIUM 5'-GUANYLATE
Prepared at the 41st JECFA (1993), published in FNP 52 Add 2 (1993) superseding specifications 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 Sodium 5'-guanylate, sodium guanylate, GMP, INS No. 627
DEFINITION
Chemical names Disodium guanosine-5'-monophosphate
C.A.S. number 5550-12-9
Chemical formula C10H12N5Na2O8P · x H2O (x = approximately 7)
Formula weight 407.19 (anhydrous)
Assay Not less than 97.0% and not more than 102.0% calculated on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Odourless, colourless or white crystals, or a white crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Flavour enhancer
