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453310 L-Hercynine CAS: 534-30-5

Specifications
CAS Number
534-30-5
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C9H15N3O2
Molecular Weight
197.23
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
-20°C
(S)-3-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)-2-(trimethylammonio)propanoate; (S)-α-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1H- imidazole-4-ethanaminium Inner Salt; L-(1-Carboxy-2-imidazol-4-ylethyl)trimethylammonium Hydroxide Inner Salt; Histidine-betaine; α-N,N,N-Trimethylhistidine

L-Hercynine is a precursor of L-(+)-Ergothioneine; a natural molecule isolated from the rye ergot fungus and later identified in rat erythrocytes and liver and in numerous other animal tissues. Its antioxidizing properties may afford the compound therapeutic potential or it may be used as a food additive or in cosmetics.

Synonyms
(S)-3-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)-2-(trimethylammonio)propanoate; (S)-α-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1H- imidazole-4-ethanaminium Inner Salt; L-(1-Carboxy-2-imidazol-4-ylethyl)trimethylammonium Hydroxide Inner Salt; Histidine-betaine; α-N,N,N-Trimethylhistidine
CAS No
534-30-5
Molecular Formula
C9H15N3O2
Molecular Weight
197.23
Appearance
White to off-white solid
Purity
≥97% (HPLC)
NMR, MS
Conforms to reference
Elemental Analysis
%C: 52.95, %H: 7.71, %N: 20.21
Solubility
Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. Hygroscopic. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
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