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Ergothioneine

Ergothioneine structure

Ergothioneine 

structure
  • CAS No:

    497-30-3

  • Formula:

    C9H15N3O2S

  • Chemical Name:

    Ergothioneine

  • Synonyms:

    1H-Imidazole-4-ethanaminium,α-carboxy-2,3-dihydro-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-thioxo-,inner salt,(αS)-;1H-Imidazole-4-ethanaminium,α-carboxy-2,3-dihydro-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-thioxo-,hydroxide,inner salt,(S)-;Ammonium,[1-carboxy-2-(2-mercaptoimidazol-4-yl)ethyl]trimethyl-,hydroxide,inner salt,L-(+)-;Ergothioneine;Sympectothion;Thiasine;Thioneine;Histidine,2-mercapto-,trimethylbetaine;Histidine,2-mercapto-N,N-dimethyl-,betaine;L-Ergothioneine;2-Mercapto-N,N-dimethylhistidine methyl ester betaine;2-Mercaptohistidine trimethylbetaine;Ergothionine;1H-Imidazole-4-ethanaminium,α-carboxy-2,3-dihydro-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-thioxo-,inner salt,(S)-;2-Mercaptohistidine betaine;NSC 7175;Thiotane;thiotaine;Phytothioneine;(S)-5-(2-Carboxy-2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl)-1H-imidazole-2-thiolate;(2S)-3-(2-Sulfanyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-(trimethylazaniumyl)propanoate;616-50-2;644-57-5;6330-63-8

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Antioxidant Ingredient

Description

Ergothioneine, an imidazole-2-thione derivative of histidine betaine, is synthesized by certain bacteria and fungi. Ergothioneine is generally considered an antioxidant[1].

Ergothioneine Basic Attributes

229.3

229.088501

207-843-5

Characteristics

96.3

0.3

Solid

1.2541 (rough estimate)

280 °C (decomp)

-20ºC

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

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Ergothioneine Use and Manufacturing

L-(+)-Ergothioneine is a natural molecule isolated from the rye ergot fungus and later identified in rat erythrocytes and liver and in numerous other animal tissues. Its antioxidizing properties may afford the compound therapeutic potential or it may be used as a food additive or in cosmetics. Antioxidant

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:230.31
XLogP3:-0.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:3
Rotatable Bond Count:4
Exact Mass:230.09632294
Monoisotopic Mass:230.09632294
Topological Polar Surface Area:93.4
Heavy Atom Count:15
Formal Charge:1
Complexity:320
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:1
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

Drug Function and Efficacy

Potent antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative damage

This ingredient has been used in drugs with the following functions (note: it does not mean that the ingredient itself has the following health functions)

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