Description

Mimosine is a non-protein amino acid and alkaloid naturally found in certain leguminous plants, notably *Leucaena leucocephala*. This compound is of significant interest due to its unique biological activity, primarily its ability to inhibit cell division and act as a tyrosine analog. It serves as a valuable biochemical tool and research chemical for scientists in life sciences, particularly for studying cell cycle regulation, hair growth inhibition, and plant biochemistry. Key industries that utilize this specialty chemical include pharmaceutical research, cosmetic science for depilatory studies, and agricultural research for developing natural herbicides or understanding plant defense mechanisms.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific inhibitor of DNA replication and cell cycle progression in eukaryotic cells, making it a crucial tool for cell biology studies.
• Cosmetic Science: Investigated for its depilatory properties and potential application in hair removal or hair growth retardation formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a lead compound or biochemical probe in oncology research for its antiproliferative effects.
• Agricultural Research: Studied for its role as a natural allelochemical and its potential use in developing bio-herbicides or understanding plant-plant interactions.
• Enzymology Studies: Acts as a substrate analog to investigate enzyme mechanisms, particularly those involving tyrosine metabolism.
• Nutritional & Toxicological Studies: Used in research concerning the toxicology of forage plants and the development of detoxification methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mimosine
CAS No.	2116-55-4
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O4
Molecular Weight	198.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Leucaenol; Leucenol; (-)-Mimosine; 3-Hydroxy-4-pyridone amino acid; β-[3-Hydroxy-4-oxo-1(4H)-pyridyl]-L-alanine; L-Mimosine; 2-Amino-3-(3-hydroxy-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridin-1-yl)propanoic acid
EINECS	218-316-5

Quality Control

Our Mimosine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant standards for research chemicals, and our quality systems support traceability and regulatory compliance for global supply.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	-40° to -44° (c=1 in 1N HCl)
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.