Theanine (L-theanine), Amino acid analog of glutamine (ab141187)
Key features and details
- Amino acid analog of glutamine found in green tea
- CAS Number: 3081-61-6
- Soluble in water to 100 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Camellia sinensis
Overview
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Product name
Theanine (L-theanine), Amino acid analog of glutamine -
Description
Amino acid analog of glutamine found in green tea -
Alternative names
- gamma-glutamylethylamide
- L-theanine
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Biological description
Amino acid analog of glutamine, commonly found in green tea. Binds to AMPA, kainate, NMDA and group I mGlu receptors. Displays neuroprotective and cognitive enhancing effects. Also shown to modify self-renewal properties of cancer stem cells. Blood-brain barrier permeable and active in vivo.
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CAS Number
3081-61-6 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
N-Ethyl-L-glutamine -
Molecular weight
174.20 -
Molecular formula
C7H14N2O3 -
PubChem identifier
439378 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water to 100 mM -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
O=C(CC[C@H](N)C(=O)O)NCC -
Source
Camellia sinensis
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