L-His-OH; (2S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic Acid; (S)-Histidine; L-(-)-Histidine; (S)-4-(2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl)imidazole; (S)-α-Amino-1H-imidazole-4-propanoic Acid; 1448: PN: EP2071334 SEQID: 1532 claimed protein; NSC 137773; 1448: PN: WO2009077864 SEQID: (S)-1H-Imidazole-4-alanine; PN: WO2009046220 SEQID: 343 claimed sequence; Glyoxaline-5-alanine; Histidine;3-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)-L-alanine
L-Histidine is an essential amino acid for human development which the body cannot produce on its own. L-Histidine is one of the 22 proteinogenic amino acids. L-Histidine precursor to histamine and a component of carnosine.
Synonyms
L-His-OH; (2S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic Acid; (S)-Histidine; L-(-)-Histidine; (S)-4-(2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl)imidazole; (S)-α-Amino-1H-imidazole-4-propanoic Acid; 1448: PN: EP2071334 SEQID: 1532 claimed protein; NSC 137773; 1448: PN: WO2009077864 SEQID: (S)-1H-Imidazole-4-alanine; PN: WO2009046220 SEQID: 343 claimed sequence; Glyoxaline-5-alanine; Histidine;3-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)-L-alanine
Molecular Formula
C6H9N3O2
Appearance
White, crystalline powder
Identification
Conform to USP
Melting Point
282°C (dec.) (lit.)
Specific Rotation [a]20D
+12.6° to +14.0°
Residue on Ignition
≤0.4%
Meets or exceeds USP Specifications
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards
All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.