Description / Application
Histidine is an alpha-amino acid that is propanoic acid bearing an amino substituent at position 2 and a 1H-imidazol-4-yl group at position 3. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a member of imidazoles, a polar amino acid, an alpha-amino acid and an aromatic amino acid. It contains a 1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl group. It is a conjugate base of a histidinium(1+). It is a conjugate acid of a histidinate(1-).
Identities
| Alternative Name | H-DL-His-OH |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C6H9N3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 155.15 |
| MFCD | MFCD00005208 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | None |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |