L-Carnosine - Moligand™, 10mM in Water , CAS No.305-84-0

CAS: 305-84-0 Cat. No.: L423168 Molecular Weight: 226.23 Beilstein Registry Number: 87671 EC Number: 206-169-9
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GRADE & PURITY Moligand™ ? Moligand™ — Aladdin's line of ligands and bioactive small molecules. Use for receptor, pathway, and binding studies needing defined small-molecule tools. 10mM in Water
Synonyms
AKOS015963345 | (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-imidazol-4-ylpropanoic acid | Q413822 | Spectrum5_000605 | SR-05000002473 | (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid | N-(3-Aminopropanoyl)histidine | AC-31940 | Spectrum2_000454 |
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Moligand™, 10mM in Water Moligand™ for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 17 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Carnosine is an antioxidant. Inhibits soluble guanylyl cyclase (sGC) by interacting with the heme iron to form a chelate complex.
An antioxidant soluble guanylyl cyclase inhibitor.

Specifications

Synonyms
AKOS015963345 | (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-imidazol-4-ylpropanoic acid | Q413822 | Spectrum5_000605 | SR-05000002473 | (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid | N-(3-Aminopropanoyl)histidine | AC-31940 | Spectrum2_000454 |
Specifications & Purity
Moligand™, 10mM in Water
Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms
L-Carosine is a dipeptide found at millimolar concentration in brain, muscle and the lens of the eye. In model systems it is a potent antioxidant that scavenges oxygen free radicals and transition metal ions. It blocks protein-protein and protein-DNA cros
Storage
Store at -80°C
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Grade
Moligand™
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesC1=C(NC=N1)CC(C(=O)O)NC(=O)CCN
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid
InChIKeyCQOVPNPJLQNMDC-ZETCQYMHSA-N
INCHI1S/C9H14N4O3/c10-2-1-8(14)13-7(9(15)16)3-6-4-11-5-12-6/h4-5,7H,1-3,10H2,(H,11,12)(H,13,14)(H,15,16)/t7-/m0/s1
Isomeric SMILES C1=C(NC=N1)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)NC(=O)CCN
WGK Germany 2
RTECS MS3080000
Alternate CAS 305-84-0,1370422-07-3
MeSH Entry Terms beta Alanylhistidine;beta-Alanylhistidine;Carnosine;Carnosine Hydrochloride;Carnosine, (D-His)-Isomer;Hydrochloride, Carnosine;L Carnosine;L-Carnosine
Molecular Weight 226.23
Beilstein 87671
Reaxy-Rn 535203
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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

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KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassPeptidomimetics
SubclassHybrid peptides
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentHybrid peptides
Alternative Parents Histidine and derivatives  N-acyl-L-alpha-amino acids  Beta amino acids and derivatives  Imidazolyl carboxylic acids and derivatives  Heteroaromatic compounds  Secondary carboxylic acid amides  Amino acids  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Azacyclic compounds  Organopnictogen compounds  Organic oxides  Monoalkylamines  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteromonocyclic compounds
Substituents Hybrid peptide - Histidine or derivatives - N-acyl-alpha-amino acid - N-acyl-alpha amino acid or derivatives - N-acyl-l-alpha-amino acid - Beta amino acid or derivatives - Alpha-amino acid or derivatives - Imidazolyl carboxylic acid derivative - Azole - Heteroaromatic compound - Imidazole - Amino acid - Amino acid or derivatives - Secondary carboxylic acid amide - Carboxamide group - Azacycle - Organoheterocyclic compound - Carboxylic acid derivative - Carboxylic acid - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Organopnictogen compound - Primary aliphatic amine - Organic nitrogen compound - Amine - Organonitrogen compound - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Primary amine - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Aromatic heteromonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as hybrid peptides. These are compounds containing at least two different types of amino acids (alpha, beta, gamma, delta) linked to each other through a peptide bond.
External Descriptors dipeptide
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
CA2 Tclin Carbonic anhydrase II (17698 Activities)
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CA1 Tclin Carbonic anhydrase I (13240 Activities)
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SLC15A1 Tchem Oligopeptide transporter small intestine isoform (922 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
APP Tclin Amyloid-beta A4 protein (8510 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CYP2D6 Tclin Cytochrome P450 2D6 (33882 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CYP2C9 Tchem Cytochrome P450 2C9 (32119 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
CYP2C19 Tchem Cytochrome P450 2C19 (29246 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PBMC (10003 Activities)
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SLCO1B1 Tchem Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B1 (2672 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLCO1B3 Tchem Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B3 (2517 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
SLC15A2 Tchem Solute carrier family 15 member 2 (186 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
MEN1 Tchem Menin/Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase MLL (48157 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
IL15 Tchem IL15-IL15 receptor (108 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Associated Targets(non-human)
CA4 Carbonic anhydrase IV (1713 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Hdac6 Histone deacetylase 6 (222 Activities)
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Rattus norvegicus (775804 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Slc15a2 Oligopeptide transporter, kidney isoform (114 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
rep Replicase polyprotein 1ab (378 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Serum (58 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Slc22a5 Solute carrier family 22 member 5 (44 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Rorc Nuclear receptor ROR-gamma (89407 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Slc15a1 Solute carrier family 15 member 1 (124 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Thoracic aorta (838 Activities)
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Mechanisms of Action
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
Analytical Chart:
Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityHygroscopic;air sensitive
Specific Rotation[α]21 ° (C=2, H2O)
Melt Point(°C)253°C
Molecular Weight226.230 g/mol
XLogP3-4.000
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count5
Rotatable Bond Count6
Exact Mass226.107 Da
Monoisotopic Mass226.107 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area121.000 Ų
Heavy Atom Count16
Formal Charge0
Complexity259.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Documents & Articles
Citations of This Product
References
1. Wei Jia, Jiying Zhu.  (2023)  Molecular Mechanism of ε-Polylysine Treatment of Animal-Derived Foods: Glycine Amidinotransferase Activity Implicates Upregulation of l-Arginine and Creatine.  JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY,      [PMID:37793042] [10.1021/acs.jafc.3c04033]
2. Tian Hao, Zhimin Yang, Jianfeng Liang, Jingjin Yu, Jun Liu.  (2023)  Foliar Application of Carnosine and Chitosan Improving Drought Tolerance in Bermudagrass.  Agronomy-Basel,  13  (2): (442).  [PMID:] [10.3390/agronomy13020442]
3. Qi Yue, Xu Xinglian, Dong Hualin, Yang Zongyun, Wang Peng.  (2022)  Insight Into the Effect of Carnosine on the Dispersibility of Myosin Under a Low-salt Condition and its Mechanism.  Food Biophysics,  18  (1): (71-81).  [PMID:] [10.1007/s11483-022-09747-6]
4. Yali Chen, Ling Xia, Xiaohua Xiao, Gongke Li.  (2022)  Enhanced capillary zone electrophoresis in cyclic olefin copolymer microchannels using the combination of dynamic and static coatings for rapid analysis of carnosine and niacinamide in cosmetics.  JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE,  45  (12): (2045-2054).  [PMID:35324077] [10.1002/jssc.202101007]
5. Junyang Xu, Yanjun Jiang, Liya Zhou, Li Ma, Zhihong Huang, Jiafu Shi, Jing Gao, Ying He.  (2021)  Nickel-Carnosine complex: A new carrier for enzymes immobilization by affinity adsorption.  CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.cjche.2021.04.019]
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