Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
253 - 256 u00b0C
solubility
384 mg/mL
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 305-84-0 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid |
| InChI Key | CQOVPNPJLQNMDC-ZETCQYMHSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 439224 |
| INCI Name | CARNOSINE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
L-Carnosine is a dipeptide composed of beta-alanine and L-histidine, naturally present in muscle and brain tissues. It acts as an antioxidant, supports muscle