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L-Histidine methyl ester dihydrochloride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
L-Histidine methyl ester dihydrochloride is used to prepare optically pure L-(+)-ergothioneine.
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L-Histidine methyl ester dihydrochloride is used to prepare optically pure L-(+)-ergothioneine.
Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol and water.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. It is hygroscopic in nature. Store under dry inert gas.
Specifications
Melting Point | 198°C (decomposition) |
Beilstein | 3572010 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide,methanol and water. |
IUPAC Name | methyl 2-amino-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoate hydrochloridyl |
Formula Weight | 242.11 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Quantity | 5 g |
Optical Rotation | +10° (c=2 in water) |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Chemical Name or Material | L-Histidine methyl ester dihydrochloride |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H315-H319-H335
EINECSNumber : 230-973-9
TSCA : No
Recommended Storage : Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only
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