Synonym:
(S)-2-Amino-3-(4-imidazolyl)propionic acid,
NSC 137773
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CAS Number 71-00-1
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C6H9N3O2
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Molecular Weight 155.15
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Beilstein Registry Number 84088
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EC Number 200-745-3
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MDL number MFCD00064315
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PubChem Substance ID 57654248
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eCl@ss 32160406
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Popular Documents: Specification Sheet (PDF) | RAMAN FTIR (PDF)
Properties:
Related Categories |
Amino Acids,
Amino acids,
Analytical/Chromatography,
Biochemicals and Reagents,
Cell Biology,
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Quality Level
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GMP-COMPENDIA
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biological source
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from non-animal source
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grade
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EP
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USP
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InChI Key
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HNDVDQJCIGZPNO-YFKPBYRVSA-N
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product line
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PharmaGrade
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assay
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≥98.5%
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form
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crystalline powder
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mfr. no.
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Ajinomoto
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impurities
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endotoxin, heavy metals, trace metals, residual solvents, tested
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mp
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282 °C (dec.)(lit.)
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solubility
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H2O: 50 mg/mL
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suitability
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suitable for cell culture
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suitable for manufacturing use
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foreign activity
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cytotoxicity, tested
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Gene Information
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human ... CA1(759), CA2(760)
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Description:
Biochem/physiol Actions
Precursor of histamine by action of histidine decarboxylase.
Linkage
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Application
L-Histitidine is an essential amino acid. It is used as a cell culture media component for the commercial biomanufacture of therapeutic recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies.
General description
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Safety:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport