Food & beverage
Flavor enhancer in soups, sauces, seasonings and snacks.
Ingredients / Flavors & colors / Disodium Inosinate, IMP
Flavors & colors
Disodium Inosinate, IMP (E 631)
Disodium inosinate (IMP) for U.S. manufacturers, from vetted producers. FCC / USP grade on request. Download the sample spec sheet, then send us your grade and quantity.
TRACED · CERTIFIED · RELIABLE · TRANSPARENT · TESTED
Key facts
| CAS No. | 4691-65-0 |
|---|---|
| E-number (EU) | E 631 |
| Synonyms | Sodium inosinate, Sodium 5'-inosinate |
| Chemical formula | C10H11N4Na2O8P · H2O |
| Molecular weight | 392,17 (anhydrous) |
| Description | Odourless, colourless or white crystals or powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol, practically insoluble in ether |
| Grades | EU Reg. 231/2012 (E 631) sample spec · FCC / USP available on request for U.S. food/pharma use |
| Origin | Confirmed in every offer; stated per lot on the COA |
| Storage, shelf life, packaging | Per the producer's specification, on request |
What disodium inosinate (IMP) is
Chemical name: Disodium inosine-5'-monophosphate. Formula C10H11N4Na2O8P · H2O, molecular weight 392,17 (anhydrous). Odourless, colourless or white crystals or powder. Soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol, practically insoluble in ether. (Source: EU Regulation 231/2012, E 631.)
Applications by industry
Sample specification
Values from EU Regulation 231/2012 (E 631), consolidated text of 18.08.2026. Actual values depend on the producer; the producer's specification and the COA for your lot are available on request.
| Assay | Content not less than 97,0 % on the anhydrous basis |
|---|---|
| Water content | Not more than 28,5 % (Karl Fischer) |
| Other nucleotides | Not detectable by thin-layer chromatography |
| Lead | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
Download the full spec sheet (PDF)
Documents and sourcing
Droplet promise. Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request. We work with vetted producers and give you access to U.S.- and EU-stocked material through our partner network.
Data sheet, SDS and COA on request. Every delivery ships with a COA linked to the delivered lot.
Questions buyers ask
What is disodium inosinate (IMP) used for?
Typical uses by industry. Food & beverage: Flavor enhancer in soups, sauces, seasonings and snacks. Suitability for your product and market is confirmed with the producer's specification.
Which grades can McBoeck supply?
Food grade to EU Regulation 231/2012 (E 631). FCC / USP grade is available on request for U.S. food and pharma use. Particle size and other grade details follow the producer's specification, on request.
Which documents come with disodium inosinate (IMP)?
Every delivery ships with a COA linked to the delivered lot. Origin confirmed in every offer. Sample lot record on request, from the producer. SDS, allergen and other statements on request.
What does the sample spec sheet show?
Limits for assay, water content, other nucleotides and lead, taken from EU Regulation 231/2012. Actual values depend on the producer; the producer's specification and the lot COA are available on request.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the grade, quantity and delivery location through the quote form or at [email protected]. We work with vetted producers and give you access to U.S.- and EU-stocked material through our partner network.
Related flavors & colors
Benzyl AlcoholDisodium Ribonucleotides, I+GLuteinAll flavors & colors
Need disodium inosinate (IMP)?
Send us the grade, quantity and delivery location. Email [email protected] or call +1 (713) 766-6811.