Disodium Inosinate
- CAS
- 4691-65-0
- EC
- 225-146-4
- Food Code
- E631
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Animal Nutrition, Pharma & Healthcare
Disodium Inosinate (CAS 4691-65-0) is a white, odorless crystalline powder and the disodium salt of inosinic acid, a purine nucleotide supplied as a Food Grade umami flavor enhancer for soups and snacks and used in pharmaceuticals for nucleotides. Density ~1.5 g/cm³, melting point >300°C, soluble in water, odorless; obtained by fermentation or synthesis, used as flavor enhancer.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C10H13N4O8P.2Na |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 392.17 g/mol |
| Appearance | white powder |
| Form | Crystalline Powder |
| Color | White |
| Odor | odorless |
| Melting point | 175 °C |
| HS code | 29349990 |
| Grades available | Food Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Disodium Inosinate
Applications
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.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity, GRAS; may cause gout in high doses. Irritates eyes; stable. Use PPE; no major hazards but monitor purine intake.
Packaging
Supplied in 25kg cartons with inner bags; store dry.