Anserine

 L-Anserine


CAS Number584-85-0
Molecular FormulaC₁₀H₁₆N₄O₃
AppearanceWhite to Off-White Solid
Melting Point226 - 229°C
Molecular Weight240.26
Storage4°C
SolubilityMethanol (Slightly, Heated), Water (Slightly)
CategoryResearch Tools; Molecular Biology; Amino Acids/Peptides;
ApplicationsL-Anserine (cas# 584-85-0) is a useful research chemical.



Anserine (β-alanyl-N-methylhistidine) is a dipeptide containing β-alanine and 1-methylhistidine. It is normally absent from human tissues and body fluids, and its appearance there is an artifact of diet and serum carnosinase deficiency.