L-Theanine (Ngamma-ethyl-L-glutamine) 3081-61-6 CAS NO.3081-61-6

Product Name: L-Theanine
Synonyms: H-GLU(NHET)-OH;H-GLN(ET)-OH;L-GLUTAMIC ACID GAMMA-(ETHYLAMIDE);L-GLUTAMIC ACID G-(ETHYLAMIDE);L-GAMMA-GLUTAMYLETHYLAMIDE;ETHYL-L-GLUTAMINE;N-GAMMA-ETHYL-L-GLUTAMINE;THEANINE, L-
CAS: 3081-61-6
MF: C7H14N2O3
MW: 174.2
EINECS: 221-379-0
Product Categories: Amino ACIDS SERIES;Amino Acids 13C, 2H, 15N;Amino Acids;Biochemistry;non-Proteinorganic Amino Acids;Nutritional Supplements;Functional Products;Amino Acids & Derivatives;Chiral Reagents;amino acid;chemical reagent;pharmaceutical intermediate;phytochemical;reference standards from Chinese medicinal herbs (TCM).;standardized herbal extract;Inhibitors
Mol File: 3081-61-6.mol
L-Theanine Structure
L-Theanine Chemical Properties
Melting point  207°C
refractive index  8 ° (C=5, H2O)
storage temp.  Store at 0-5°C
CAS DataBase Reference 3081-61-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  43
Safety Statements  28-36/37

L-Theanine Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties White Crystalline Solid
Uses cognitive enhancer
Uses A non-protein amino acid mainly found naturally in the green tea plant. It may have activity in modulating the metabolism of cancer chemotherapeutics agents
Definition ChEBI: A N5-alkylglutamine where the alkyl group is ethyl. It has been isolated from green tea.
Biological Activity Amino acid analog of glutamine and component of green tea. Shown to bind to AMPA, Kainate, NMDA and group I mGlu receptors. Displays neuroprotective effects in vivo . Promotes self-renewal of human embryonic stem cells (hESC).
L-Theanine Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials Ethylamine-->DL-Pyroglutamic acid

MSDS Information 

L-Theanine Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties White Crystalline Solid
Usage A non-protein amino acid mainly found naturally in the green tea plant. It may have activity in modulating the metabolism of cancer chemotherapeutics agents
Usage cognitive enhancer
Biological Activity Amino acid analog of glutamine and component of green tea. Shown to bind to AMPA, Kainate, NMDA and group I mGlu receptors. Displays neuroprotective effects in vivo . Promotes self-renewal of human embryonic stem cells (hESC).

L-Theanine Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials Ethylamine-->DL-Pyroglutamic acid