L- Histidine Pure

L-Histidine Monohydrochloride Monohydrate

Other names: L-Histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, L-Histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate, L-α-amino-β-(4-imidazolyl)propionic acid monohydrochloride monohydrate

CAS Number: 5934-29-2

EC Number: 611-821-4

Sum Formula: C6H9N3O2 · HCl · H2O

Molar Mass: 209.63 g/mol

Appearance: white crystalline powder

L-Histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate is a hydrochloride monohydrate form of L-histidine, an amino acid containing an imidazole ring. It is used in chemical, biochemical and analytical research as a reagent, buffer component and ligand in studies involving amino acids, metal coordination and biological model systems.

Due to the presence of both amino acid functionality and an imidazole group, the compound is suitable for laboratory applications involving coordination chemistry, pH-related systems and studies of nitrogen-containing organic compounds.

Chemical and Physical Properties:

Form: solid crystalline powder

Color: white

Melting Point: approximately 254°C, with decomposition

Solubility in Water: soluble

Solubility in Other Solvents: depends on solvent and working conditions

Type of Compound: amino acid hydrochloride, imidazole derivative, zwitterionic organic compound

Applications:

Chemical Industry:

Used in the synthesis and study of coordination complexes, chelating systems and specialty research reagents.

Analytical Chemistry:

Applied as a buffer component, reference material or ligand in metal-binding and analytical studies.

Biochemical Research:

Used in studies involving amino acids, imidazole-containing compounds and biochemical model systems.

Coordination Chemistry:

Serves as a ligand in research involving metal ion complexation and related analytical procedures.

Key Properties:

Amino Acid Structure: derived from L-histidine and contains amino and carboxylic acid functional groups.

Imidazole Ring: the imidazole group supports metal-binding and buffering-related behavior.

Hydrochloride Monohydrate Form: supplied as a defined salt hydrate form.

Water Solubility: suitable for preparation of aqueous solutions for laboratory use.

Storage:

Store in a tightly closed container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Protect from moisture, contamination and direct sunlight.

Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Handling:

Avoid formation and inhalation of dust.

Use in a well-ventilated area.

Avoid contact with eyes.

Use standard personal protective equipment suitable for laboratory work, including protective gloves, eye protection and a dust mask when dust may be generated.

This product is intended strictly for technical, laboratory and research use. It is not intended for consumption, medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic or feed applications.