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Urocanic acid

CAT: 0013-GTR19168417-01Size: 1 ml x 10 mM (in DMSO)Dry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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CAT#:0013-GTR19168417-01Size:1 ml x 10 mM (in DMSO)
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Description
Urocanic acid (4-Imidazoleacrylic acid) is a naturally occurring epidermal chromophore that serves as a key photoprotective agent by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) light. It is utilized in research on skin photobiology, immunomodulation, and as a tool in both in vitro and in vivo studies of UV-induced cellular responses.
CAS Number
104-98-3
Product Name Alternative
4-Imidazoleacrylic acid, inhibit, Inhibitor, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, Urocanic acid
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.49% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (7.24 mM) ; DMSO:10 mg/mL (72.4 mM)
Smiles
OC (=O) \C=C\C1=CNC=N1
Molecular Formula
C6H6N2O2
Molecular Weight
138.12
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.