L-(+)-Ergothioneine

• CAT Number: R000529
• CAS Number: 497-30-3
• Molecular Formula: C9H15N3O2S
• Molecular Weight: 229.29
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (αS)-α-Carboxy-2,3-dihydro-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-thioxo-1H-imidazole-4-ethanaminium Inner Salt; 2-Mercaptohistidine Betaine; NSC 7175; 2-Mercapto-N,N-dimethylhistidine Methyl Ester Betaine; 2-Mercapto-histidine; Sympectothion; Thiasine; Thioneine; Thiota
• Target: MAPK/ERK Pathway
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-3-(2-sulfanylidene-1,3-dihydroimidazol-4-yl)-2-(trimethylazaniumyl)propanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H15N3O2S/c1-12(2,3)7(8(13)14)4-6-5-10-9(15)11-6/h5,7H,4H2,1-3H3,(H2-,10,11,13,14,15)/t7-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: SSISHJJTAXXQAX-ZETCQYMHSA-N
• SMILES: C[N+](C)(C)C(CC1=CNC(=S)N1)C(=O)[O-]

L-(+)-Ergothioneine (Cat.No:R000529) is a naturally occurring thiol derivative of the amino acid histidine. It acts as an antioxidant and is known for its protective effects against oxidative stress. Found in certain fungi and bacteria, it has potential applications in pharmaceuticals and skincare products for its beneficial properties in combating oxidative damage.