L-Carnosine is a dipeptide that is the N-(beta-alanyl) derivative of L-histidine. Among its listed roles, it functions as a anticonvulsant, an antioxidant, an antineoplastic agent, a human metabolite, a Daphnia magna metabolite, a mouse metabolite, a neuroprotective agent and a geroprotector. It is the conjugate acid of carnosinate. It exists as a tautomer of a carnosine zwitterion. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a peptide source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include N-beta-Alanyl-L-histidine, Ignotine, Karnozin and Karnozzn. Its PubChem CID is 439224.
Carnosine
| CAS No | 305-84-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C9H14N4O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 226.23 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid |
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L-Carnosine is a dipeptide that is the N-(beta-alanyl) derivative of L-histidine. Among its listed roles, it functions as a anticonvulsant, an antioxidant, an antineoplastic agent, a human metabolite, a Daphnia magna metabolite, a mouse metabolite, a neuroprotective agent and a geroprotector.
The listed CAS number is 305-84-0.
The listed molecular formula is C9H14N4O3.
The listed molecular weight is 226.23 g/mol.
(2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid.
The source lists N-beta-Alanyl-L-histidine, Ignotine, Karnozin and Karnozzn.