Disodium Inosine-5-Mono-phosphate (IMP)

What it is. Disodium inosine-5-monophosphate (IMP) is a nucleotide-derived substance, obtained in disodium salt form, used as a feed additive. It is identified by CAS number 352195-40-5.

What it is for. This type of substance is generally used as a flavouring or palatability-related additive in compound feed. It would typically be considered for feeds where feed intake or acceptance by the animal is a concern, across relevant species and production stages. Precise conditions of use depend on the authorised categories and functional groups for this additive.

Points to watch. No maximum inclusion level or dosage is specified in available sources; figures should not be inferred. As with other nucleotide-based additives, batch-to-batch variability and stability under storage conditions should be checked against the supplier's specifications.