E7521
L-(+)-Ergothioneine
Synonym(s):
2-mercaptohistidine trimethyl betaine, Ergothioneine, Sympectothion, Thiasine, Thiolhistidine-betaine, Thioneine, (S)-α-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-mercapto-1H-imidazole-4-ethanaminium inner salt
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biological source
fungus (Actinomycetales)
fungus (Ascomycota)
fungus (Basidiomycota)
Assay
≥98.0%
form
powder
mol wt
229.30
storage condition
(Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place)
technique(s)
protein quantification: suitable
solubility
water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
C[N+](C)(C)[C@@H](Cc1c[nH]c(S)n1)C([O-])=O
InChI
1S/C9H15N3O2S/c1-12(2,3)7(8(13)14)4-6-5-10-9(15)11-6/h5,7H,4H2,1-3H3,(H2-,10,11,13,14,15)/t7-/m0/s1
InChI key
SSISHJJTAXXQAX-ZETCQYMHSA-N
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General description
Research area: Apoptosis
Application
L-(+)-Ergothioneine has been used:
- as a component of the maturation medium for cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) to test protective function on lipid peroxide formation
- as an antioxidant compound to test type 2 diabetes patients
- as a positive control in solute carrier protein 22 A4 (SLC22A4) transport assay
Biochem/physiol Actions
Packaging
Other Notes
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
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