Disodium Inosinate
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
4691-65-0
EC
225-146-4
Food Code
E631
Disodium inosinate is a white powder with formula C10H11N4Na2O8P and molecular weight 388.15 g/mol. Density ~1.5 g/cm³, melting point >300°C, soluble in water, odorless; obtained by fermentation or synthesis, used as flavor enhancer.
Disodium Inosinate
Used in food as umami flavor for soups; in snacks for taste enhancement; pharmaceuticals for nucleotides; cosmetics for stabilizers; animal feed for palatability; in research for purine studies.
Low toxicity, GRAS; may cause gout in high doses. Irritates eyes; stable. Use PPE; no major hazards but monitor purine intake.
Supplied in 25kg cartons with inner bags; store dry per Sigma-Aldrich FCC specs.
