Compound Q&A
What is 5'-Guanylic acid (disodium salt) (CAS: 5550-12-9)?
Answer
5'-Guanylic acid (disodium salt) is a nucleotide derivative with the chemical formula C10H12N5O7PNa2. It appears as a white crystalline powder, highly soluble in water, and is commonly used as a flavor enhancer. This compound is a sodium salt of 5'-guanylic acid, which plays a role in metabolic processes and is found in foods like mushrooms and seafood. Its CAS number is 5550-12-9.
About
CAS No
5550-12-9
English Name
5'-Guanylic acid (disodium salt)
Molecular Formula
C10H12N5Na2O8P
Molecular Weight
407.19 g/mol
SMILES
O=P(OC[C@@H]1[C@H]([C@H]([C@H](N2C=NC3=C2N=C(N)NC3=O)O1)O)O)(O[Na])O[Na]
InChIKey
PVBRXXAAPNGWGE-LGVAUZIVSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
