L-Hercynine
SIAL/SMB00978 - ≥95% (HPLC)
Synonym: α-N,N,N-Trimethylhistidine; N-α-trimethyl histidine; Histidine-betaine
CAS Number: 534-30-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H15N3O2
Molecular Weight: 197.23
Linear Formula: C9H15N3O2
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥95% (HPLC) |
form | solid |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
SMILES string | C[N+](C)(C)[C@H](C([O-])= |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | Metabolomics research |
General description: | Hercynine is the precursor and redox metabolite of ergothioneine, which regulates microbial physiology and enables the survival of microbes under stressful conditions encountered in their natural environments. Ergothioneine is primarily present as a thione physiological pH, which makes it resistant to autoxidation. Ergothioneine enables pathogenic microbes, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) to withstand hostile environments within the host to establish infection. |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥95% (HPLC) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |