Ergothioneine L- (+)
Ergothioneine (L- (+) -Ergothioneine) is a naturally occurring antioxidant synthesized by select bacteria and fungi. It is widely utilized in research to investigate cytoprotective mechanisms and oxidative stress responses in both cellular (in vitro) and animal (in vivo) models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
497-30-3
Product Name Alternative
2-Mercaptohistidine betaine; NSC-7175
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Neuroscience
Purity
>98%
Bioactivity
Antioxidant, endogenous
Form
Powder
Solubility
Soluble in Water (up to 10 mg/ml)
Smiles
[C@@H] (CC=1NC (=S) NC1) ([N@@+] (C) (C) C) C ([O-]) =O
Molecular Formula
C9H16N3O2S
Molecular Weight
229.31
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
(α-S) -α-Carboxy-2,3-dihydro-N, N, N-trimethyl-2-thioxo-1H-imidazole-4-ethanaminium inner salt
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