L-Theanine

• Catalog No.: T6576
• CAS Number: 3081-61-6
• M. F.: C7H14N2O3
• M. W.: 174.19766

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2S)-2-amino-4-(ethylcarbamoyl)butanoic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: theanine
• Synonyms: Nγ-Ethyl-L-glutamine; L-Glutamic acid γ-(ethylamide)

DATABASE IDS

• EC Number: 221-379-0
• PubChem SID: 24900389
• CAS Number: 3081-61-6
• MDL Number: MFCD00059653

PROPERTIES

• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H14N2O3
• GHS Signal Word: Warning
• GHS Hazard statements: H317
• European Hazard Symbols: Irritant (Xi)
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
• GHS Precautionary statements: P280
• Risk Statements: 43
• Safety Statements: 28-36/37
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (简体中文)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Theanine is able to bind to AMPA, kainite, and NMDA glycine receptors in rat cortical neurons but with less affinity than glutamic acid.1 It has been studied as a glutamate transport inhibitor, preventing glutamate uptake by M5076 ovarian sarcoma-bearing mouse cells and increasing the effect of doxorubicin on tumor growth in M5076 mice.2
Other Notes
Theanine is an amino acid analog of glutamine, found in green tea.

Description (English)

Biochem/physiol Actions
Theanine is able to bind to AMPA, kainite, and NMDA glycine receptors in rat cortical neurons but with less affinity than glutamic acid.1 It has been studied as a glutamate transport inhibitor, preventing glutamate uptake by M5076 ovarian sarcoma-bearing mouse cells and increasing the effect of doxorubicin on tumor growth in M5076 mice.2
Other Notes
Theanine is an amino acid analog of glutamine, found in green tea.