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| Alternative Names | l-Ergothionine HCl |
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Compound Overview
l-Ergothionine hydrochloride (CAS 6072-08-8) is a research-grade small molecule supplied by TargetMol.
Alternative names: l-Ergothionine HCl
Physical Properties
| CAS Number | 6072-08-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C9H16ClN3O2S |
| Molecular Weight | 265.76 g/mol |
| SMILES | S=C1NC(C(CH)(C(O)=O)(N+)(C)(C)C)=CN1.(Cl-) |
| Form | Solid |
| Shipping | Room Temperature (RT) |
Biological Activity
l-Ergothionine hydrochloride is a sulfur-containing amino acid, which is only produced by Actinomycetales bacteria and non-yeast-like fungi belonging to the division Basidiomycota and Ascomycota. It was originally isolated from Claviceps purpurea or rye ergot.
Safety & Regulatory
For Research Use Only (RUO). Not for therapeutic, diagnostic, or clinical use. Wear appropriate PPE and consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prior to handling.
When solubility is listed as < 1 mg/mL, the compound dissolves to less than 1 mg per milliliter in water at 25 °C, pH 7.4. Such compounds require an organic co-solvent such as DMSO to prepare a concentrated stock, which is then diluted into aqueous assay buffer. For cell-based assays, keep the final DMSO concentration below 0.1% (v/v) to avoid solvent-induced cytotoxicity.
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