Product Description: Ergothioneine-d9 is the deuterium labeled Ergothioneine. Ergothioneine, an imidazole-2-thione derivative of histidine betaine, is synthesized by certain bacteria and fungi. Ergothioneine is generally considered an antioxidant[1].
Formula: C9H6D9N3O2S
References: [1]Oumari M, et al. Regeneration of ergothioneine after reaction with singlet oxygen. Free Radic Biol Med. 2019 Apr;134:498-504./[2]Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216.
Molecular Weight: 238.35
Compound Purity: 99.0
Research Area: Others
Solubility: H2O : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Endogenous Metabolite