L-Carnosine
What is L-Carnosine?
L-Carnosine (CAS 305-84-0) is a naturally occurring dipeptide used as an antioxidant and stabilizing agent. Also marketed as Dragosine.
Where is L-Carnosine used?
- Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements: incorporated into capsules, tablets and functional beverages for cognitive and muscle health
- Pharmaceuticals: stabilizes active compounds against oxidative and carbonyl stress in oral and topical drug products
- Personal care: anti-aging skin care that suppresses glycation-related degradation of skin proteins
- Food: antioxidant in processed and functional food products
- It protects sensitive ingredients and biological tissues from oxidative degradation.
Commercial specifications
- Purity 98% and above
Other Names (Synonyms)
Carnosine zwitterion|Dragosine|(2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid|Carnosine