DISODIUM 5'-INOSINATE
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 inosinic acid and its Ca, K & Na salts, was established at the 29th JECFA (1985)
SYNONYMS Sodium 5'-inosinate, sodium inosinate, IMP, INS No. 631
DEFINITION
Chemical names Disodium inosine-5'-monophosphate
C.A.S. number 4691-65-0
Chemical formula C10H11N4Na2O8P · x H2O (x = approximately 7)
Formula weight 392.17 (anhydrous)
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
