DL-Histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate

• CAT Number: M023683
• CAS Number: 123333-71-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H12ClN3O3
• Molecular Weight: 209.63
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid;hydrate;hydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H9N3O2.ClH.H2O/c7-5(6(10)11)1-4-2-8-3-9-4;;/h2-3,5H,1,7H2,(H,8,9)(H,10,11);1H;1H2
• InChIKey: CMXXUDSWGMGYLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(NC=N1)CC(C(=O)O)N.O.Cl

DL-Histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate (Cat No.: M023683) is a racemic mixture of the D- and L-forms of the amino acid histidine, presented as its hydrochloride salt with one molecule of water of hydration. It is a white crystalline powder, water-soluble, and used in biochemical research, cell culture media, and pharmaceutical formulations. The imidazole side chain of histidine plays a vital role in buffering and metal ion coordination. This compound provides a stable, controlled form of histidine for applications requiring pH regulation and nutritional supplementation.