L-Histidine Monohydrochloride Monohydrate, 100gm

L-Histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate, 100gm, Merck Germany for Biochemistry

• Empirical Formula: C₆H₉N₃O₂
• Application: L-Histidine for biochemistry
• Pack Size: 100 gm
• Brand: Merck
• Made in Germany

L-Histidine Monohydrochloride Monohydrate is a form of the amino acid L-histidine that has been combined with hydrochloric acid and water. L-histidine itself is one of the essential amino acids, meaning it must be obtained from the diet since the body cannot synthesize it. It plays a critical role in various physiological processes, including the production of histamine, a key molecule in immune response, gastric acid secretion, and regulation of the sleep-wake cycle.

The “monohydrochloride” refers to the attachment of a hydrochloride group, which helps to increase its solubility and stability in aqueous solutions, often making it easier to use in supplements, food, or pharmaceutical formulations. The “monohydrate” indicates that the compound contains one molecule of water per molecule of L-histidine monohydrochloride, which influences its physical properties, like its crystal structure and weight.

This compound is typically used in nutritional supplements, laboratory reagents, and as a precursor in the biosynthesis of proteins and other important biological molecules.