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L-Theanine

CAS 3081-61-6 · MF C7H14N2O3 · MW 174.20 g/mol

L-Theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid primarily found in green tea leaves. It is well known for its calming effects without causing drowsiness,

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CAS Number
3081-61-6
Molecular Formula
C7H14N2O3
Molecular Weight
174.20 g/mol
Material Family
Amines & Amides
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
174.20
boiling_point
214-216 u00b0C
solubility
Soluble in 2.6 parts water at 0 u00b0C; soluble in 1.8 parts water at 100 u00b0C
ph
pH of 5-6 (1% solution)
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Irritant
  • H317 (99.5%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number3081-61-6
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-amino-5-(ethylamino)-5-oxopentanoic acid
InChI KeyDATAGRPVKZEWHA-YFKPBYRVSA-N
PubChem CID 439378
INCI NameTHEANINE
Synonyms & Trade Names
L-Theanine Theanine Theanin Suntheanine (2S)-2-amino-5-(ethylamino)-5-oxopentanoic acid 8021PR16QO delta-glutamylethylamide (2S)-2-azaniumyl-5-(ethylamino)-5-oxopentanoate L-Glutamic acid-gamma-ethylamide RefChem:51690 DTXCID20107308 N-Ethyl-L-glutamine (S)-2-Amino-5-(ethylamino)-5-oxopentanoic acid N5-Ethyl-L-glutamine L-gamma-Glutamylethylamide
Full Description

L-Theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid primarily found in green tea leaves. It is well known for its calming effects without causing drowsiness,