Carnosine (L-Carnosine) | Bulk Supplier, CAS 305-84-0

At a Glance

Material Family

Amines & Amides

Record Type

Pure compound

Primary Role

Conditioning · Chelation / Sequestration

Functional Roles

INCI Name

CARNOSINE

CosIng Functions

SKIN CONDITIONING

Industries Served

Plastics & Polymers

Applications & Use Cases

▸ Dietary supplement: Dipeptide ingredient for supplement formulations.
▸ Cosmetic ingredient: Used in personal-care formulations.
▸ Antioxidant ingredient: Water-soluble free-radical-scavenging compound.

Physical Properties

Melting Point

253

Solubility

384 mg/mL

Safety & Handling

Full SDS available on request

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HS / Tariff Classification

Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading

2933 . 29

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

Heading 29.33

Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)

Subheading 2933.29

6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits

Chemical Identity

CAS Number

305-84-0

Molecular Formula

C9H14N4O3

Molecular Weight

226.23 g/mol

IUPAC Name

(2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid

INCI Name

CARNOSINE

PubChem CID

439224

InChI Key

CQOVPNPJLQNMDC-ZETCQYMHSA-N

Synonyms & Trade Names

L-Carnosine Carnosine beta-Alanyl-L-histidine Ignotine Karnozin Karnozzn L-Histidine, beta-alanyl- (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanamido)-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid Nalpha-(beta-alanyl)-L-histidine N-beta-alanyl-L-histidine (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid L-HISTIDINE, N-beta-ALANYL- (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanamido)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid L Carnosine beta Alanylhistidine

Full Description

L-Carnosine (CAS 305-84-0) is a naturally occurring dipeptide of beta-alanine and L-histidine (C9H14N4O3) and a water-soluble antioxidant compound. It is supplied as an ingredient for dietary supplement and cosmetic formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is L-Carnosine used for?

L-Carnosine (CAS 305-84-0) is a naturally occurring dipeptide of beta-alanine and L-histidine (C9H14N4O3) and a water-soluble antioxidant compound. It is supplied as an ingredient for dietary supplement and cosmetic formulations. RawSource supplies it as a bulk raw material to formulators.

What is L-Carnosine made of?

It is a dipeptide formed from two amino acids, beta-alanine and L-histidine, giving the molecular formula C9H14N4O3, CAS 305-84-0. It is supplied as a purified raw material with identity confirmed on the CoA.

What is the difference between L-carnosine and L-carnitine?

They are unrelated compounds: L-carnosine (CAS 305-84-0, C9H14N4O3) is a beta-alanine/L-histidine dipeptide, while L-carnitine (CAS 541-15-1, C7H15NO3) is a quaternary ammonium compound. They are sourced and specified separately; we can quote either against your spec.

How is L-Carnosine sold in bulk?

It is supplied as a crystalline/powder raw material in industrial packaging sized for supplement and cosmetic formulation use. Contact us for bulk pack sizes, minimum order quantity, available grade, lead time, and a current quote. CoA and SDS accompany every shipment.

What is the CAS number and HS code for L-Carnosine?

L-Carnosine is CAS 305-84-0 with molecular formula C9H14N4O3. As a compound containing an unfused imidazole ring it is classified under HS subheading 2933.29. Full identity and specification data are provided on the CoA.

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