| Synonyms | MAG, potenline, glycyrrhizic acid ammonium salt, glycyrrhizate monoammonium, glycyrrhizic acid, glycyrrhizic acid ammonium salt |
| Type | Triterpenes |
| Source | Licorice root |
| Keywords | Antitussive, trachitis, asthma, expectorant, inflammatory, liver disease, whitening, skincare |
| Related products | Matrine, Horny Goat Weed Extract, Benzocaine, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) |
| Product Name | Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate |
| CAS Registry Number | 53956-04-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C42H65NO16 |
| Molecular Weight | 839.96 |
| Purity | Titr: 98%-102%, HPLC≥73% |
| Appearance | white powder |
| Density | 1.1846 g/cm3 |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, very slightly soluble in anhydrous ethanol, and practically insoluble in acetone. It dissolves in dilute solutions of acids and alkali hydroxides. |
| Melting point | 209.0 - 215.0 °C |
| Package | 1kg-25kg |
| Shelf life | 2 years |
| Functions | Antitussive, expectorant, protect the liver, anti-bacterial |
Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate (MAG) is a natural sweetener and is considered to be an ingredient to enhance the sweetness in foods. It has hormone-like activity but no hormonal side effects. In terms of medicinal use, it has a significant effect on respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, bronchitis, cough, and asthma. It is commonly used in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries.
Monoammonium glycyrrhizinate (MAG) was the aglycone of glycyrrhizin derived from licorice.