An intermediate in the formation of L-egothioneine, a natural amino acid ubiquitously present in cells and tissues of most plants and mammalian species. In humans, L-ergothioneine is found in red blood cells, liver, kidney, brain, seminal fluid. Synonyms: (alphaS)-alpha-Amino-2,3-dihydro-2-thioxo-1H-Imidazole-4-propanoic Acid, 2-Thiolhistidine 1H-Imidazole-4-propanoic Acid, L-2-Mercaptohistidine, L-2-Thiolhistidine, L-Thiohistidine, L-His(2-mercapto)-OH CAS No: 2002-22-4 Molecular Formula: C6H9N3O2S Molecular Weight: 187.22 Purity: 98% (TLC) Appearance: Slightly yellow powder Solubility: Aqueous Acid (Slightly) TLC: n-Butanol/Acetic acid/Water (4:2:2) Methanol/Chloroform/Ammonia 17% (2:2:1) Chloroform/Methanol/Acetic Acid 32% (5:3:1) Plate: silicagel 60 F254 Detected by: UV, ninhydrin, chlorine-tolidine Melting Point: >250C (dec.) Optical Rotation: [a]D24 = -10 2 (C=1 in 1M HCl) Water (KF): 1% Storage and Stability: Store at -20C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molekulargewicht:
187.22
CAS Nummer:
[2002-22-4]
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