Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
71-00-1
Molecular Formula
C6H9N3O2
Molecular Weight
155.15 g/mol
Synonym

 (2S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic Acid; L-Histidine;  (S)-Histidine; L-(-)-Histidine; (S)-4-(2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl)imidazole;  (S)-a-Amino-1H-imidazole-4-propanoic Acid; (S)-1H-Imidazole-4-alanine; Glyoxaline-5-alanine;3-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)-L-alanine (USP);

Keywords
Amino Acids
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L-Histidine is used medically to support hemoglobin formation, tissue repair, and immune functions, helping in conditions like anemia, allergies, and rheumatoid arthritis.It is also applied in pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and cell culture media to aid protein synthesis, enzyme stabilization, and overall cellular growth.