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| Physical Characters and Index |
English name: L-Histidine hydrochloride
CAS no. : 645-35-2
Molecular formula: C6H10ClN3O2
Molecular weight: 191.62
EINECS no. : 211-438-9 |
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| Use and description |
| Histidine is an essential amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an α-amino group, a carboxylic acid group, and an imidazole side chain, classifying it as a positively charged amino acid at physiological pH. Initially thought essential only for infants, it has now been shown in longer-term studies to be essential for adults also. It is encoded by the codons CAU and CAC. |
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