Ergothioneine

SKU: orb1299136

Description

Ergothioneine (L-(+)-Ergothioneine) is a naturally occurring antioxidant synthesized by select bacteria and fungi. It is widely utilized in research to investigate cytoprotective mechanisms and oxidative stress responses in both cellular (in vitro) and animal (in vivo) models.

Research Area

Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 497-30-3
• MW: 229.30
• Purity: 99.67%
• Formula: C₉H₁₅N₃O₂S
• SMILES: [C@@H](CC=1NC(=S)NC1)([N@@+](C)(C)C)C([O-])=O
• Target: NF-κB,Nrf2,Akt,Antioxidant,Endogenous Metabolite,p38 MAPK
• Solubility: H2O:127.50 mg/mL (556.04 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Antioxidant, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Inhibitor, L-(+)-Ergothioneine, inhibit, Ergothioneine, L-Ergothioneine

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5351619