L-(+)-Ergothioneine CAS 497-30-3

Description

L-(+)-Ergothioneine?Quick Details
Chemical Name: L-(+)-Ergothioneine
CAS No.: 497-30-3
Molecular Fomula: C9H15N3O2S
Chemical Structure:

Molecular weight:?229.3
Appearance:?White or off-white solid
Assay: ??99%
Typical Properties

ITEMS
SPECIFICATION

Melting point
275-277??C (dec.)

Density
1.2541 (rough estimate)

Refractive index
1.6740 (estimate)

Solubility
Soluble in water (up to 10mg/ml)

pH value
+47^o (c=1 in water)

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L-(+)-Ergothioneine application:
L-ergothioneine is a naturally occurring molecule isolated from the rye fungus ergot and subsequently found in rat red blood cells and liver, as well as in many other animal tissues. Its antioxidant properties could provide the compound??s therapeutic potential, or it could be used as a food additive or cosmetic.
Packaging and Shipping?
customized according to customer needs.
L-(+)-Ergothioneine?Storage
It should be stored in -20??C.