Histidine

C₆H₉N₃O₂

IUPAC: (2S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid

CAS: 71-00-1

개요

Histidine is a conditionally essential amino acid containing an imidazole side chain. It is the precursor to histamine and plays a crucial role in enzyme active sites.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 9 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Nitrogen N 3 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

원소 구성

C
46.4%
N
27.1%
O
20.6%

용도

  • Dietary supplement
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Metal chelation

흥미로운 사실

  • The imidazole group allows histidine to switch between protonated and neutral forms at physiological pH

Structure

SMILES

C1=C(NC=N1)CC(C(=O)O)N

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
155.16 g/mol
밀도
1.4200 g/cm³
녹는점
282.0 °C
용해도
43 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
155.0695
XLogP
-3.2
TPSA
92.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
151.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Histidine?
Histidine (C₆H₉N₃O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Histidine?
Histidine has a molar mass of 155.16 g/mol.
What state is Histidine at room temperature?
Histidine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Histidine organic or inorganic?
Histidine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Histidine?
Histidine (C₆H₉N₃O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).