L-(-)-Histidinol dihydrochloride

CAS: 1596-64-1

Ref. 3D-FH15686

Product Information

• Name: L-(-)-Histidinol dihydrochloride
• Synonyms: b-Aminoimidazole-4-propanol dihydrochloride(S)-2-Amino-3-(4-imidazolyl)propanol dihydrochloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: L-histidinol dihydrochloride (L-His) is a drug that is used in functional studies and as an assay for histidine. It has antiviral properties and enhances the synthesis of glutamate, which is important for brain function. L-His has also been shown to enhance the proliferation of cancer cells by activating CYP2E1 and inducing p450 activity. L-His inhibits the growth of leukemia cells by inhibiting the G1 phase of the cell cycle.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 214.09 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₁N₃O·2HCl
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder