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L-Histidinol dihydrochloride
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L-Histidinol dihydrochloride is a histidine precursor used in biochemical research and metabolic studies. It serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of histidine and is employed in enzyme inhibition and cell culture applications. Available in powder form with a molecular weight of 214.09 g/mol, it has a CAS number of 1596-64-1 and a molecular formula of C6H11N3O·2HCl. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Warning signal word applies. Molekula supplies L-Histidinol dihydrochloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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1 g — £186.90 per pack ex VAT · £224.28 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pale beige to pale brown solid |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 10906636 |
| CAS Number | 1596-64-1 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propan-1-ol;dihydrochloride |
| EC Number | 216-482-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H11N3O·2HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 214.09 |
| Exact Mass | 213.0436 |
| SMILES | C1=C(NC=N1)C[C@@H](CO)N.Cl.Cl |
| InChIKey | FRCAFNBBXRWXQA-XRIGFGBMSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H11N3O.2ClH/c7-5(3-10)1-6-2-8-4-9-6;;/h2,4-5,10H,1,3,7H2,(H,8,9);2*1H/t5-;;/m0../s1 |
| PubChem CID | 197743 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| Tariff Code | 29332990 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- ((L)-2-Amino-3-(4-imidazolyl)propanol)
- (2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propan-1-ol dihydrochloride
- (2S)-2-amino-3-(1H-imidazole-1,3-diium-4-yl)propan-1-ol;dichloride
- (S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propan-1-ol dihydrochloride
- (S)-2-Amino-3-(4-imidazolyl)propanol dihydrochloride
- (S)-beta-Amino-1H-imidazole-4-propanol dihydrochloride
- beta-Aminoimidazole-4-propanol dihydrochloride
- FRCAFNBBXRWXQA-XRIGFGBMSA-N
- Imidazole-4-propanol, beta-amino-, dihydrochloride
- l-histidinol 2hcl
Frequently asked questions
What is L-Histidinol dihydrochloride used for?
It is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of histidine and related compounds in biochemical research and pharmaceutical development.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of L-Histidinol dihydrochloride?
The formula is C6H11N3O·2HCl and the molecular weight is 214.09 g/mol.
How should L-Histidinol dihydrochloride be stored?
It should be stored at 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade is available for L-Histidinol dihydrochloride?
It is available in research grade, suitable for laboratory and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply L-Histidinol dihydrochloride in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply L-Histidinol dihydrochloride in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of L-Histidinol dihydrochloride?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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