L-Theanine

CAS: 3081-61-6

Ref. 3D-FT28192

Product Information

• Name: L-Theanine
• Synonyms: N-Ethyl-L-glutamine, (2S)-2-Amino-4-(ethylcarbamoyl)butanoic acid, (2S)-2-Azaniumyl-5-(ethylamino)-5-oxopentanoate, (S)-2-Amino-5-(ethylamino)-5-oxopentanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Glutamine, N-ethyl-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Theanine, Glutamine, N-ethyl-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-, N-Ethyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-glutamine, N-ethyl-L-glutamine, N5-Ethyl-L-glutamine, N_γ-Ethyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-glutamine, NSC 21308, Suntheanine, Suntheanine CG 100, Theanin, Theanine
• CAS: 3081-61-6

Description

L-Theanine is an amino acid found in various types of tea and has been shown to have physiological effects. It is also found in the leaves of Camellia sinensis plants. L-Theanine is a nonprotein amino acid that does not have any chiral centers, unlike other amino acids. It is chemically similar to glutamate and glutamine. L-Theanine has been shown to bind to alpha 1-acid glycoprotein and polymerase chain, which may affect its solubility in water. This amino acid also has a number of enzyme activities, including those that produce enzymes for acetylcholine synthesis and metabolism. L-Theanine has been shown to have antioxidant properties and can decrease neuronal death in humans when given intravenously.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 174.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₄N₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Powder