N-acetyl-L-Carnosine, CAS 56353-15-2

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: N-​acetyl-​β-​alanyl-L-​histidine

Purity: ≥95%

Formula Markup: C11H16N4O4

Formula Weight: 268,3

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 56353-15-2

Notes: N-acetyl-L-Carnosine is a dipeptide and acetylated form of L-carnosine (Item No. 29825) that has been found in heart and skeletal muscle and has antioxidant and anticataract activities.{30665,57282} It reduces iron- and ascorbate-induced malondialdehyde (MDA) accumulation in liposomes when used at concentrations of 10 and 20 mM.{30665} Topical administration of N-acetyl-L-carnosine (1% v/v) reduces cortical opacities in a canine model of age-related cataracts.{57282}

• SKU: CAY18817-5
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 18817-5
• Package Unit: 5 g
• Quantity Unit: STK