L-Carnosine CAS#305-84-0
Versatile Biological Activity: Found in various tissues like brain, muscle, and kidney, L-Carnosine exhibits diverse biological functions.
Metal Chelation: Acts as a chelator, binding with metals like copper, zinc, and nickel to help regulate metal balance.
Health Benefits: Supports various bodily functions, particularly in muscle and brain health.
Antioxidant Properties: Known for its potential to combat oxidative stress, enhancing overall wellness.
L-Carnosine is a dipeptide made up of β-alanine and L-histidine, found in tissues such as the rat olfactory bulb, skeletal muscle, brain, kidney, and spleen, as well as in human skeletal muscle. It exhibits a variety of biological activities and acts as a metal chelator, forming complexes with metals like copper, cobalt, nickel, cadmium, and zinc.
Safety Information
Melting point | 253 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
alpha | 20.9 º (c=1.5, H2O) |
Boiling point | 367.84°C (rough estimate) |
density | 1.2673 (rough estimate) |
vapor pressure | 0Pa at 25℃ |
refractive index | 21 ° (C=2, H2O) |
storage temp. | -20°C |
solubility | DMSO (Very Slightly), Water (Slightly) |
pka | 2.62(at 25℃) |
form | crystalline |
color | White |
Odor | at 100.00?%. odorless |
Optical Rotation | +24.120 |
Water Solubility | almost transparency |
Merck | 14,1850 |
BRN | 87671 |
Stability: | Stable, but may be heat sensitive - store cold. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
InChIKey | CQOVPNPJLQNMDC-ZETCQYMHSA-N |
LogP | -3.8 at 22℃ |
CAS DataBase Reference | 305-84-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | L-Histidine, .beta.-alanyl- (305-84-0) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 20/21/22-36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 24/25-36-26 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | MS3080000 |
F | 3-10 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29332900 |
Toxicity | LD50 oral in mouse: > 14930mg/kg |
L-Carnosine (CAS No. 305-84-0) is used in various fields: in medicine for studying nerve and cardiovascular protection, in the health supplement industry as an antioxidant and anti-aging ingredient, in the food industry as a functional additive, in cosmetics for enhancing skin aging, and in scientific research for related experimental studies.
