Description / Application
Carnosine is a dipeptide that is the N-(beta-alanyl) derivative of L-histidine. It has a role as a geroprotector, an antioxidant, an antineoplastic agent, an anticonvulsant, a neuroprotective agent, a mouse metabolite, a human metabolite and a Daphnia magna metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a carnosinate. It is a tautomer of a carnosine zwitterion.
Identities
| Alternative Name | beta-Alanyl-L-histidine; L-Ignotine |
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| Molecular Formula | C9H14N4O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 226.23 |
| MFCD | MFCD00005207 |
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 |