Description

Sodium Urocanate is the sodium salt of urocanic acid, a naturally occurring metabolite in the histidine degradation pathway. This compound is valued for its role as a key biochemical intermediate and its utility in advanced research applications. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and life science research industries for use in metabolic studies, sunscreen ingredient research, and as a reference standard.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Used as a critical intermediate in metabolic pathway studies, particularly related to histidine metabolism and its role in various physiological processes.
• Cosmetic Science: Serves as a model compound or starting material in the research and development of advanced sunscreen agents, due to urocanic acid's natural photoprotective properties.
• Biochemical Reagent: Employed as a high-purity standard or reagent in enzymatic assays and diagnostic kit development within clinical and research laboratories.
• Nutraceutical & Dermatological Studies: Investigated for its potential applications in formulations targeting skin health and immune modulation.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A fundamental chemical for basic scientific research in biochemistry, dermatology, and photobiology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Urocanate
CAS No.	6159-49-5
Molecular Formula	C6H5N2NaO2
Molecular Weight	160.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Urocanate Sodium Salt; Sodium (E)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)prop-2-enoate; Urocanic Acid Sodium Salt; Imidazole-4-acrylic Acid Sodium Salt; 3-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)-2-propenoic Acid Sodium Salt; (E)-Urocanate Sodium; trans-Urocanate Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium Urocanate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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