Theanine (L-theanine), Amino acid analog of glutamine (RMML-00120085)
Cat. No.: RMML-00120085
Category: Inhibitors & Activators
INQUIRY
5 g
1 g
Amino acid analog of glutamine found in green tea
Product Features
| Source | Camellia sinensis |
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| Key Features | Amino acid analog of glutamine found in green tea; CAS Number: 3081-61-6; Soluble in water to 100 mM; Form / State: Solid; Source: Camellia sinensis |
Compound Information
| Biological Description | Amino acid analog of glutamine, commonly found in green tea. Binds to AMPA, kainate, NMDA and group I mGlu receptors. Displays neuroprotective and cognitive enhancing effects. Also shown to modify self-renewal properties of cancer stem cells. Blood-brain barrier permeable and active in vivo. |
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| Alternative Names | gamma-glutamylethylamide, L-theanine |
| CAS Number | 3081-61-6 |
| Chemical Name | N-Ethyl-L-glutamine |
| SMILES | O=C(CC[C@H](N)C(=O)O)NCC |
| Molecular Formula | C7H14N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.20 Da |
| PubChem Identifier | 439378 |
Storage & Shipping
| Handling | Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour. Refer to SDS for further information. |
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| Solubility | Soluble in water to 100 mM |
| Storage & Shipping | Store at 4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. |
For research use only. Not for clinical use.
