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73988

L-Carnosine

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

β-Alanyl-L-histidine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H14N4O3
CAS Number:
305-84-0
Molecular Weight:
226.23
Beilstein:
87671
MDL number:
MFCD00005207

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grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

mp

253 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

food and beverages
personal care
pharmaceutical

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

NCCC(=O)N[C@@H](Cc1c[nH]cn1)C(O)=O

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

InChI key

CQOVPNPJLQNMDC-ZETCQYMHSA-N

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Amino Acid Sequence

Ala-His

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-Carosine is a dipeptide found at millimolar concentration in brain, muscle and the lens of the eye. In model systems it is a potent antioxidant that scavenges oxygen free radicals and transition metal ions. It blocks protein-protein and protein-DNA cross-links induced by hypochlorite anions and toxic aldehydes such as acetaldehyde, formaldehyde, and malondialdehyde, the primary product of lipid peroxidation. It also inhibits nonenzymatic protein glycation induced by aldose and ketose reducing sugars and inhibits the formation of toxic advanced glycation end products (AGE). These activities make it of interest in studies of aging, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer′s disease, and the secondary effects of diabetes.
Dipeptide with potent antioxidant and antiglycation activity; blocks nonenzymatic glycosylation and protein cross-linking induced by reactive aldehydes.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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