L(+)-Histidine ≥99%, white crystalline powder cell culture reagent

Supplier: MP Biomedicals
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Synonyms: L-3-Imidazol-4-ylalanine(S)-(+)-Histidine(S)-2-Amino-3-(4-imidazolyl)propionic acidNSC 137773L-HistidineH-His-OH

ICNA0219468480EA 216 GBP
ICNA0219468480 ICNA0219468491 ICNA0219468490
L(+)-Histidine ≥99%, white crystalline powder cell culture reagent
L(+)-Histidine

Storage: Store at Room Temperature (15-30 °C.)
L-histidine is one of the three amino acids with a basic side chain, and is very hydrophilic in character. It contains an imidazole group in the side chain.
L-Histidine has been used to study cultures of the human T-lymphoblastic leukemia cell line MOLT-4 to study modulation of apoptosis. It is used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, allergic diseases, ulcers & anemia.
Precursor of histamine by action of histidine decarboxylase.


  • Cell Culture Reagent Grade
  • Presentation: White Crystalline Powder
  • Water soluble 50 mg/mL.

Formula: C₆H₉N₃O₂
MW: 155.16 g/mol
Melting Pt: 282 °C (lit.)
Storage Temperature: Ambient
MDL Number: MFCD00064315
CAS Number: 71-00-1
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Specification Test Results

Identity Test Passes
Purity ≥99%
FTIR Conforms to Standard
pH (1% aq soln) 7.0-8.5
Loss on Drying ≤0.5%
Optical Rotation (c=10, 4N HCl) +11.0° to +13.5°

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