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(S)-(+)-Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer
Chapter 4, Problem 22P(choose chapter or problem)
\((S)-(+)-\) Monosodium glutamate (\(M S G\)) is a flavor enhancer used in many foods. Some people
have an allergic reaction to \(M S G\) (including headache, chest pain, and an overall feeling of weakness). “Fast food” often contains substantial amounts of \(M S G\), which is widely used in Chinese food as well. \((S)-(+)-\)\(M S G\) has a specific rotation of \(+24\).
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
(S)-(+)-
MSG
+24
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
\((S)-(+)-\) Monosodium glutamate (\(M S G\)) is a flavor enhancer used in many foods. Some people
have an allergic reaction to \(M S G\) (including headache, chest pain, and an overall feeling of weakness). “Fast food” often contains substantial amounts of \(M S G\), which is widely used in Chinese food as well. \((S)-(+)-\)\(M S G\) has a specific rotation of \(+24\).
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
(S)-(+)-
MSG
+24
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
The specific rotation of the compound is the rotation caused by a solution of 1.0 g of the compound per milliliter of solution in a sample tube of 1.0 decimeter long, at a specified temperature and wavelength.