Functional Roles
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 Number | 3081-61-6 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-amino-5-(ethylamino)-5-oxopentanoic acid |
| InChI Key | DATAGRPVKZEWHA-YFKPBYRVSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 439378 |
| INCI Name | THEANINE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
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,