Monosodium glutamate
CAS number: 142-47-2
Industry claims found in: common seasonings
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavor enhancers; Nutrient supplements
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 17 g/kg; mod. toxic by IV; mildly toxic by ingestion, etc.; experimental teratogen, reproductive effects; human systemic effects by ingestion and IV; Chinese Restaurant Syndrome; heated to decomp., emits toxic fumes of NOx and Na2O