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C11H16N4O4
268.27 g/mol
API

N-Acetyl-L-carnosine

CAS56353-15-2EC260-123-2
Category
API
Compound Class
Peptide
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Raw Material

N-Acetyl-L-carnosine is a dipeptide compound used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in ophthalmic formulations. It is structurally defined by an acetylated carnosine backbone and is primarily recognized for its antioxidant properties in eye-related applications.

ophthalmic antioxidant active ingredientpharmaceutical raw material for eye care preparations

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Identifiers
IUPAC Name

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

InChIKey

BKAYIFDRRZZKNF-VIFPVBQESA-N

SMILES

CC(=O)NCCC(=O)N[C@@H](CC1=CN=CN1)C(=O)O

Synonyms (25)
  • ACE CNS
  • ACETYL CARNOSINE
  • Acety Carnosine
  • Can-C
  • Carnosine Impurity 2
  • N-Acetyl-L-carnosine
  • N-Acetylcarnosine