Activity:
Antioxidant – endogenous
Chemical Name:
(α-S)-α-Carboxy-2,3-dihydro-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-thioxo-1H-imidazole-4-ethanaminium inner salt
Alternate Names:
2-Mercaptohistidine betaine; NSC-7175
Solubility:
Soluble in Water (up to 10 mg/ml)
Physical Properties:
White or off-white solid
Purity:
98% by HPLC
NMR (Conforms)
Storage Temperature:
-20°C
Stability:
Stable for 1 year from date of purchase as supplied. Solutions in water may be stored at -20°C for no more then 1 day.