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Item Details
Product Name L-Histidine
Synonyms L-His, (S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid
CAS Number 71-00-1
Molecular Formula C₆H₉N₃O₂
Molecular Weight 155.15
Appearance White crystalline powder
Available Grades Food Grade, Feed Grade
Purity ≥98.5%
Solubility Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol
Executive Standards USP, EP, CP, AJI
Certifications ISO9001, ISO22000, HALAL, KOSHER, HACCP

 

Product Overview

L-Histidine (CAS 71-00-1) is a semi-essential basic amino acid with an imidazole ring structure. It acts as a fundamental building block for protein synthesis and participates in a wide range of metabolic and nutritional regulation processes in living organisms.

We supply Food Grade and Feed Grade L-Histidine. Food grade L-Histidine is widely used for nutritional fortification in functional foods, infant supplementary foods, dairy products and nutritional formulations. Feed grade serves as a high-performance amino acid additive for livestock, poultry and aquaculture, supporting healthy growth of young animals and improving nutrient utilization.

This product complies with USP, EP, CP and AJI standards, and holds ISO9001, ISO22000, HALAL, KOSHER and HACCP certifications to satisfy global export demands for food and feed additives.

 

Product Characteristics

1.Special imidazole ring molecular structure L-Histidine carries a unique imidazole ring, delivering distinctive physiological activity and nutritional regulatory properties different from other conventional amino acids.

2.Semi-essential amino acid for growth It is critical for infant development and juvenile animal growth, required during periods of rapid growth and high metabolic activity.

3.Stable white crystalline powder Uniform powder form with stable physicochemical properties, resistant to deterioration, suitable for bulk long-term storage and large-scale industrial processing.

4.Good water solubility Readily soluble in water, convenient to incorporate into liquid food fortification, feed premixes and water-soluble feed additives.

5.Dual application for food and feed industries Specially developed for nutritional fortification in food processing and nutritional supplementation within animal breeding sectors.

 

Main Functions

1.Nutritional fortification for human nutrition Supports tissue growth and balances protein metabolism, used to supplement insufficient amino acid intake for populations in growth stages and optimize daily nutritional intake.

2.Improve nutritional profile of processed foods Balances the amino acid composition of finished food products, elevates overall nutritional value for dairy, baked goods and nutritional powder formulas.

3.Promote growth of young animals In animal feed, it accelerates the development of young livestock, chicks and aquatic juveniles, raising feed conversion efficiency and easing growth stress.

4.Regulate animal metabolism and body condition Adding L-Histidine into feed helps stabilize animal metabolism, maintain basic immunity and reduce mortality of young stock during breeding.

5.Balance amino acid composition of finished products Adjust the amino acid ratio of food and feed end products to avoid single-nutrient deficiency and enhance product quality.

 

Main Applications

 

1. Food Industry 

Food Grade L-Histidine is widely applied as an amino acid fortifier. It is commonly incorporated into infant formula foods, nutritional supplement powders, dairy products, baked goods, functional snacks and health foods. It optimizes the amino acid balance of finished products, supplements nutrients required for growth, and meets the nutritional specification requirements of high-end functional food products.

 

2. Feed Industry 

Feed Grade L-Histidine is widely used in livestock, poultry and aquaculture breeding. It works as a dedicated nutritional additive for piglets, chicks and aquatic seedlings. It can effectively improve feed conversion rate, boost the growth performance of young animals, enhance anti-stress capacity and raise the economic benefits of breeding.

 

3. Nutritional Dietary Supplements

Added into regular dietary supplement formulas for daily amino acid supplementation, helping maintain metabolic balance and physical wellness for long-term nutritional conditioning.

 

Packaging & Storage

 

Item Specification
Packaging 25kg fiber drum with waterproof inner plastic bag
Storage Condition Store in cool, dry and ventilated warehouse, keep away from high temperature, humidity and direct sunlight
Sealing Requirement Keep tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and agglomeration
Shelf Life 24 months under standard storage conditions

 

 

Product Name: L-Histidine Other Name: L-Histidine;Histidine,L-;Histidine;1H-Imidazole-4-propanoic acid,α-amino-,(S)-;(S)-4-(2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl)imidazole;Glyoxaline-5-alanine;L-(-)-Histidine;(S)-Histidine;(S)-α-Amino-1H-imidazole-4-propanoic acid;1H-Imidazole-4-alanine,(S)-;L-Alanine,3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-;NSC 137773;(2S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid;8: PN: EP2878667 TABLE: 5 claimed sequence;(S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid;(2S)-2-Azaniumyl-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoate;(2S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid;124: PN: WO2020191245 SEQID: 252 claimed protein;103: PN: WO2021061872 SEQID: 103 claimed protein;150-35-6;7006-35-1;35479-49-3;35558-59-9;45955-20-2;54166-13-1;736075-03-9;155304-24-8
CAS No.: 71-00-1 Molecular Formula: C6H9N3O2
InChIKeys: InChIKey=HNDVDQJCIGZPNO-YFKPBYRVSA-N Molecular Weight: 155.15
Exact Mass: 155.15 BRN: 4673585
EC Number: 200-745-3 UNII: 4QD397987E
DSSTox ID: DTXSID9023126 NCI Thesaurus Code: C29597
Color/Form: Needles or plates|COLORLESS HScode: 29332990
Categories: Amino Acids and Derivatives

PSA: 92 XLogP3: -3.2
Appearance: White to off-white or pale yellow powder Density: 1.3092 (rough estimate)
Melting Point: 287 °C (decomp) Boiling Point: 278.95°C (rough estimate)
Flash Point: 282ºC Refractive Index: 1.731
Water Solubility: H2O: 41.6 g/L (25 ºC) Storage Conditions: Store at RT.
Toxicity: 5110 mg/kg”>LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5110 mg/kg Specific rotation: 12.4 º (c=11,6N HCl)
Taste: Sweet PKA: 2.76(at 0 °C)
Dissociation Constants: 2.76 (at 0 °C)|pK1’= 1.78; pK2’= 5.97; pK3’= 8.97|pKa = 2.76 @ 0 °C Collision Cross Section: 131.9 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with Agilent tune mix (Agilent)]|132.41 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: stepped-field]|131.47 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT, Method: stepped-field]|127 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: TW, Method: calibrated with polyalanine]|131.7 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|132.1 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|134.6 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|134.8 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|128.1 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|128.5 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT, Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]|130.01 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT, Method: stepped-field]|132.74 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: stepped-field]|135.48 Ų [M+Na]+ [CCS Type: DT, Method: stepped-field]|128.9 Ų [M-H]-
Experimental Properties: Softens @ 277 °C|Rhombic crystals (also forms a monohydrate) /L-histidine monohydrochloride/; rhombic crystals, isomorphous with the mono-HCl /L-histidine dihydrochloride/|UV: 11479 (Sadtler Research Laboratories Spectral Collection) /dl-Histidine/

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

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Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.