l General Information |
Product Name | L-Theanine |
General description | L-Theanine is a relaxing and nondietary amino acid found pretty much exclusively in teas from Camellia sinensis and is known to promote relaxation without sedation. |
Synonym | (2S)-2-amino-5-(ethylamino)-5-oxopentanoic acid |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 3081-61-6 |
Formula | C7H14N2O3 | Molecular Weight | 174.2 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White or off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | Insoluble |
Water | ≥25mg/mL |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | N(5)-ethyl-L-glutamine is a N(5)-alkylglutamine where the alkyl group is ethyl. It has been isolated from green tea. It has a role as a neuroprotective agent and a plant metabolite. It is a tautomer of a N(5)-ethyl-L-glutamine zwitterion. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |