Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Ergothioneine |
| Catalog Number: | M10609 |
| CAS Number: | 497-30-3 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C9H15N3O2S |
| Molecular Weight: | 229.3 |
| Solubility: | Water ≥ 100 mg/mL |
| Storage: | -20°C, dry, sealed |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | 100.0% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Ergothioneine is an imidazole-2-thione derivative of histidine betaine, generally considered as an antioxidant. Ergothioneine is a specific inhibitor of p38-MAPK and Akt, which plays a protective role in cell apoptosis induced by stress. Ergothioneine has antioxidant activity. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |