L-Ergothioneine is 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: (alphaS)-alpha-Carboxy-2,3-dihydro-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-thioxo-1H-imidazole-4-ethanaminium Inner Salt, 2-Mercaptohistidine Betaine, NSC 7175, 2-Mercapto-N,N-dimethylhistidine Methyl Ester Betaine, 2-Mercapto-histidine, Sympectothion, Thiasine, Thioneine, Thiotane CAS No: 497-30-3 Molecular Formula: C9H15N3O2S Molecular Weight: 229.30 Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder Purity: 98% Specific Optical Rotation: +110 to +125 (c=1, Water) Melting Point: >225C (dec.) Solubility: Methanol, Water Identity (1H NMR): Conforms to structure Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
229.3
Purity:
98%
Form:
White to off-white crystalline powder
CAS Number:
[497-30-3]
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