Product Description: Disodium 5'-inosinate (IMP disodium salt) is a nucleotide-based umami agent. Disodium 5'-inosinate can bind to umami receptors and stimulate taste nerves, allowing the brain to perceive umami. In addition, Disodium 5'-inosinate produces a transient behavioral excitement in mice[1][2].
Applications: Neuroscience-Neuromodulation
Formula: C10H11N4Na2O8P
References: [1]Adachi A, et al. Neuronal responses of the nucleus tractus solitarius to oral stimulation with umami substances. Physiol Behav. 1991 May;49(5):935-41./[2]Kojima K. Safety evaluation of disodium 5'-inosinate, disodium 5'-guanylate and disodium 5'-ribonucleotide. Toxicology. 1974 Jun;2(2):185-206.
CAS Number: 4691-65-0
Molecular Weight: 392.17
Compound Purity: 99.74
Research Area: Metabolic Disease
Solubility: DMSO : < 1 mg/mL/H2O : 250 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Biochemical Assay Reagents