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L-(+)-Ergothioneine

Catalog No. E7521 Name Sigma Aldrich
CAS Number 497-30-3 Website http://www.sigmaaldrich.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2S)-3-(2-sulfanyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(trimethylazaniumyl)propanoate
IUPAC Traditional name
ergothioneine
Synonyms
(S)-α-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-mercapto-1H-imidazole-4-ethanaminium inner salt
Thioneine

DATABASE IDS

PubChem SID 24894650
EC Number 207-843-5
CAS Number 497-30-3
MDL Number MFCD00167474

PROPERTIES

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Storage Temperature -20°C
German water hazard class 3

DETAILS

Description (English)
Biochem/physiol Actions
Antioxidant which protects against γ and UV radiation.
Other Notes
Natural amino acid found in the fungus Claviceps purpurea

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