THEANINE- ▸ Dietary supplements: amino-acid ingredient for capsules, tablets, and powders
- ▸ Food additive: flavoring/food additive in functional formulations
- ▸ Beverages: amino-acid input for powdered and ready-to-drink products
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Request SDS →L-Theanine (CAS 3081-61-6) is N-ethyl-L-glutamine, an amino acid that occurs naturally in tea leaves, supplied as a white crystalline powder. It is used as a dietary supplement ingredient and as a food and flavoring additive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L-Theanine?
L-Theanine (CAS 3081-61-6) is N-ethyl-L-glutamine, an amino acid that occurs naturally in tea leaves, supplied as a white crystalline powder. It is used as a dietary supplement ingredient and as a food and flavoring additive.
What is L-Theanine used for in formulations?
As an industrial input it is used as an amino-acid ingredient for capsules, tablets, and powders, as a flavoring/food additive in functional formulations, and as an amino-acid input for powdered and ready-to-drink beverages.
Is L-Theanine water soluble?
Yes, L-theanine is water soluble, which supports its use in ready-to-drink and powdered beverage systems as well as in liquid supplement formats.
What is the CAS number and molecular formula?
CAS 3081-61-6, formula C7H14N2O3. Chemically it is N-ethyl-L-glutamine. Lot-specific Certificate of Analysis and SDS are available on request for formulation qualification.
What bulk packaging and order quantities are available?
It is distributed as a supplement/food-grade amino-acid ingredient in bulk packaging for manufacturing. Submit your target volume and documentation requirements through a bulk RFQ for current pricing, available pack sizes, and lead time.