3-Methyl-L-histidine
3-Methyl-L-histidine is an endogenous amino acid that can be found in actin and myosin[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[368-16-1]
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease; Cardiovascular Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/_S_-2-Amino-3-_1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl_propanoic_acid.html
Purity
99.98
Solubility
H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(O)[C@@H](N)CC1=CN=CN1C
Molecular Formula
C7H11N3O2
Molecular Weight
169.18
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]White WJ, Lawrie RA. Variations in the levels of 3-methyl-l-histidine of the myosins within the bovine carcass. Meat Sci. 1985;15 (3) :173-81. |[2]Zhu S, et al. Microbiota-derived 3-Methyl-L-histidine mediates the proatherogenic effect of high chicken protein diet. MedComm (2020) . 2025 Feb 13;6 (2) :e70090.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
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