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Is monosodium an element or compound?give a reason

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MONOSODIUM is a COMPOUND
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Answer; Sodium 2-Aminopentanedioate The chemical formula of MSG is C5H8NO4Na and its IUPAC name is sodium 2-aminopentanedioate. Since it is known to intensify meaty flavours in food, monosodium glutamate is widely used as a flavour enhancer in the food industry. This compound was first produced by the Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda in the year 1908.

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