L-Carnosine

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Category
Impurities
Cat.No.
NP2968
CAS
305-84-0
Product Name
L-Carnosine
Structure

Product Details

Description
L-Carnosine is a dipeptide concentrated in muscle and brain tissue. It acts as an antioxidant that scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS) and transition metal ions. It is also a neurotransmitter in the brain.
Synonyms
Carnosine; beta-Alanyl-L-histidine; Karnozin
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid
Molecular Weight
226.24
Molecular Formula
C9H14N4O3
Canonical SMILES
C1=C(NC=N1)CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)CCN
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H14N4O3/c10-2-1-8(14)13-7(9(15)16)3-6-4-11-5-12-6/h4-5,7H,1-3,10H2,(H,11,12)(H,13,14)(H,15,16)/t7-/m0/s1
InChIKey
CQOVPNPJLQNMDC-ZETCQYMHSA-N
Boiling Point
656.2ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
250-265 ºC
Purity
≥ 99%
Density
1.375 g/cm3
Solubility
Soluble in Water
Appearance
White to off-white powder
Storage
Store at-20 °C
Form
Powder
Packaging
100 g
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