Technical Data

A0202-40
CAS Number
56353-15-2
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C₁₁H₁₆N₄O₄
Molecular Weight
268.27
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
-20°C
N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine (NAC)
NAC; N-α-Acetyl-N-β-alanyl-L-histidine; N-Acetylcarnosine; N-acetyl-β-alanyl-L-histidine

Used in the treatment of cataracts and in the treatment of UV-induced immunosuppression. May act with with lipoic acid to reverse age-related metabolic decline and also the indicies of oxidative stress.

Synonyms
NAC; N-α-Acetyl-N-β-alanyl-L-histidine; N-Acetylcarnosine; N-acetyl-β-alanyl-L-histidine
CAS No
56353-15-2
Molecular Formula
C₁₁H₁₆N₄O₄
Molecular Weight
268.27
Appearance
White to off-white solid
Purity
≥95%
Melting Point
159-161°C (dec.)
Solubility
Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
Storage and Stability
Store at -20°C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Babizhayev, M., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 1, 201 (2006), Min, J., et al.: J. Neurosci. Res., 86, 2984 (2008), Babizhayev, M., et al.: J. Drug Target., 17, 36 (2009); Hagen et. al, PNAS 99: 1870 (2002); Liu et. al, PNAS 99, 2356 (2002)
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