Disodium Guanylate
Disodium GMP
- CAS
- 5550-12-9
- EC
- 226-914-1
- Food Code
- E627
Disodium guanylate is a white powder with formula C10H12N5Na2O8P and molecular weight 407.14 g/mol. Density ~1.5 g/cm³, melting point >300°C, soluble in water, odorless; obtained by fermentation, used as flavor enhancer.
Disodium Guanylate
Applications
Used in food for umami in sauces; snacks for taste; pharmaceuticals for nucleotides; cosmetics for preservatives; animal feed for appetite; in research for RNA components.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity, GRAS; may exacerbate gout. Irritates eyes/skin; stable. Use PPE; no major risks but limit in purine-sensitive.
Packaging
Packaged in 25kg fiber drums; store cool and dry per Sigma-Aldrich guidelines.