PRODUCT Properties
| Boiling point: | 646.9±55.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.327±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | DMF: 30 mg/ml,DMSO: 10 mg/ml,Ethanol: 1 mg/ml,PBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml |
| form | A solid |
| pka | 2.99±0.10(Predicted) |
Description and Uses
Homocarnosine is a dipeptide of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and histidine unique to brain. Homocarnosine is an inhibitory neuromodulator synthesized in the neuron from GABA and exhibiting anticonvulsant effects[1].Homocarnosine has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions, prevention of DNA damage, and inhibition of advanced glycation end-product formation[2].
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 |
| Precautionary statements | P264-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
