L-Theanine
USP/1652704 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Nγ-Ethyl-L-glutamine; L-Glutamic acid γ-(ethylamide); Suntheanine
CAS Number: 3081-61-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H14N2O3
Molecular Weight: 174.20
MDL Number: MFCD00059653
Linear Formula: C7H14N2O3
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | theanine |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C7H14N2O3/c1-2-9-6(10) |
| InChI key | DATAGRPVKZEWHA-YFKPBYRVSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | CCNC(=O)CC[C@H](N)C(O)=O |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | L-Theanine USP reference standard suitable for use in specified USP compendial quality tests and assays. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Theanine is able to bind to AMPA, kainite, and NMDA glycine receptors in rat cortical neurons but with less affinity than glutamic acid. It has been studied as a glutamate transport inhibitor, preventing glutamate uptake by M5076 ovarian sarcoma-bearing mouse cells and increasing the effect of doxorubicin on tumor growth in M5076 mice. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Other Notes: | Theanine is an amino acid analog of glutamine, found in green tea. |
| Symbol |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H317 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P302 + P352 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |