L-Histidine methyl ester dihydrochloride is used to prepare optically pure L-(+)-ergothioneine.
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Applications
L-Histidine methyl ester dihydrochloride is used to prepare optically pure L-(+)-ergothioneine.
Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol and water.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. It is hygroscopic in nature. Store under dry inert gas.
RUO – Research Use Only
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Gonsago, C. A.; Albert, H. M.; Malliga, P.;Pragasam, A. J. A. Crystallization, spectral, and thermal characterization of l-histidine methyl ester dihydrochloride (LHMED). Journal of thermal analysis and calorimetry. 2011, 107 (3), 1231-1235.