murphySodium Glutamate
AKA: Sodium L-glutamate, Monosodium L-glutamate, L-Monosodium glutamate, L-(+)Sodium glutamate, L-Glutamic acid Monosodium salt, 16177-21-2, Sodium (S)-2-amino-4-carboxybutanoate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from glutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid synthesized through bacterial fermentation or chemical synthesis. Produced by neutralizing glutamic acid with sodium hydroxide to form the sodium salt compound.
One of the FLAVORING AGENTS used to impart a meat-like flavor.
Solubility Freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in ethanol or ether
Formula
C5H8NNaO4
Mol. Weight
169.11
CAS #
142-47-2, 6106-04-3, 16177-21-2, 32221-81-1
Form
Powder
State
White, practically odourless crystals or crystalline powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR