Description / Application
L-histidine is the L-enantiomer of the amino acid histidine. It has a role as a micronutrient, a nutraceutical, a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a human metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is a L-alpha-amino acid, a histidine and a proteinogenic amino acid. It is a conjugate base of a L-histidinium(1+). It is a conjugate acid of a L-histidinate(1-). It is an enantiomer of a D-histidine. It is a tautomer of a L-histidine zwitterion.
Identities
| Alternative Name | (S)-2-Amino-3-(4-imidazolyl)propionic acid |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C6H9N3O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 155.15 |
| MFCD | MFCD00064315 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| 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 |