5'-INOSINIC ACID
Prepared at the 29th JECFA (1974), published in FNP 34 (1986) 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 and Na salts, was established at the 29th JECFA (1985)
SYNONYMS Inosinic acid, IMP, INS No. 630
DEFINITION
Chemical names Inosine-5'-monophosphoric acid
C.A.S. number 131-99-7
Chemical formula C10H13N4O8P
Formula weight 348.21
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
