N-Formyl-L-histidine

SKU: orb1943088

Description

N-Formyl-L-histidine acts as a competitive inhibitor of L-histidine deaminase (Ki = 4.26 mM) and also binds to histidine-tRNA synthetase (Ki = 4.6 µM). This small molecule is used in biochemical research to study amino acid metabolism and protein synthesis mechanisms in vitro.

Research Area

Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 15191-21-6
• MW: 183.16
• Purity: 99.91% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₇H₉N₃O₃
• SMILES: [C@H](CC1=CN=CN1)(C(O)=O)NC=O
• Target: Amino Acids and Derivatives

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Formyl-L-histidine

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

3246645