L-(+)-Ergothioneine

Name		L-(+)-Ergothioneine
Synonyms		L-(+)-ERGOTHIONEINEINNERSALT;ERGOLD;2-MERCAPTOHISTIDINEBETAINE;(S)-ALPHA-CARBOXY-2,3-DIHYDRO-N,N,N-TRIMETHYL-2-THIOXO-1H-IMIDAZOLE-4-ETHANAMINIUMINNERSALT;THIONEINE;(S)-[1-carboxy-2-(2-mercaptoimidazol-4-yl)etChemicalbookhyl]trimethylammoniumhydroxide;1H-Imidazole-4-ethanaminium,.alpha.-carboxy-2,3-dihydro-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-thioxo-,innersalt,(.alpha.S)-;3-(2-sulfanylidene-1,3-dihydroimidazol-4-yl)-2-trimethylammonio-propanoate
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula		C9H15N3O2S
Molecular Weight		229.3
CAS Registry Number		497-30-3

Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.

Specific end use(s): Laboratory chemicals, for scientific research and development only