Name | DL-Theanine |
Synonyms | H-DL-The-OH DL-THEANINE DL-Theanine N-ethylglutamine N-Ethyl-L-glutamine N-Ethyl-DL-glutamine 2-Amino-4-(ethylcarbamoyl)butanoic acid 2-amino-5-(ethylamino)-5-oxopentanoic acid 5-amino-2-(ethylamino)-5-oxopentanoic acid |
CAS | 34271-54-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C7H14N2O3/c1-2-9-6(10)4-3-5(8)7(11)12/h5H,2-4,8H2,1H3,(H,9,10)(H,11,12) |
Molecular Formula | C7H14N2O3 |
Molar Mass | 174.2 |
Density | 1.171±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | 200 °C |
Boling Point | 430.2±40.0 °C(Predicted) |
Flash Point | 214°C |
Solubility | Water (Sparingly) |
Vapor Presure | 1.32E-08mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Solid |
Color | White to Off-White |
pKa | 2.24±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | 1.492 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Traits theanine is a unique free amino acid in tea, theanine is glutamic acid gamma-ethyl amide, sweet. The content of theanine varies with the variety and position of tea. Theanine is present in dry tea at 1-2% by weight. theanine in the chemical structure and the brain active substance glutamine, glutamic acid similar, is the main component of the growth in the tea. Theanine content is about 1 ~ 2% of the new tea, and its content decreases with the fermentation process. |
Use | Used as a flavoring agent |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact |
Safety Description | S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. |
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introduction | DL-theanine is a mixture of L-theanine and D-theanine. Tea is rich in a variety of amino acids, of which L-theanine (L-thiamine) has edible and health functions, which is beneficial to human body, while free D-theanine has more side effects on human body. |
use | as flavoring agent |