Thermo Scientific Chemicals D-Histidine, 99%

Description

It is known to inhibit cell division, and is also used by certain types of bacteria (such as Escherichia coli) as a source of L-Histidine. It can be used in the design of peptide drugs, cationic peptides, such as analogues of carnosine and also be used as a heavy metal sequestration agent.

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Applications
It is known to inhibit cell division, and is also used by certain types of bacteria (such as Escherichia coli) as a source of L-Histidine. It can be used in the design of peptide drugs, cationic peptides, such as analogues of carnosine and also be used as a heavy metal sequestration agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water and 1 M HCl (50 mg/ml).

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 351-50-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H9N3O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 155.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00065963
• InChI Key: HNDVDQJCIGZPNO-RXMQYKEDSA-N
• Synonym: d-histidine, h-d-his-oh, d-histidin, r-2-amino-3-1h-imidazol-4-yl propanoic acid, d-his, 2r-2-amino-3-1h-imidazol-4-yl propanoic acid, r-2-amino-3-4-imidazolyl propionic acid, 2r-2-amino-3-1h-imidazol-5-yl propanoic acid, r-alpha-amino-1h-imidazole-4-propionic acid, d-alpha-amino-beta-4-imidazolyl propionic acid
• PubChem CID: 71083
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27947
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-amino-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid
• SMILES: N[C@H](CC1=CN=CN1)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: ∼285°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 84089
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and 1 M HCl (50mg/ml).
• Quantity: 5 g
• Formula Weight: 155.16
• Optical Rotation: +39° (c=5 in Water)
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: D-Histidine

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