Description

D(+)-Histidinol Dihydrochloride is the dihydrochloride salt of the optically active amino alcohol derivative of histidine. This high-purity chiral building block is essential for biochemical research and pharmaceutical development, offering a critical precursor for the synthesis of specialized peptides and enzyme inhibitors. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in advanced life science applications, including proteomics and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a precursor and intermediate in the study of histidine metabolism, enzyme mechanisms, and amino acid biosynthesis pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key chiral building block for the development of novel therapeutic agents, including enzyme inhibitors and peptide-based drugs.
• Microbiology & Cell Culture: Employed in selective media formulations for microbiological assays and as a component in cell culture studies requiring specific amino acid analogs.
• Proteomics & Molecular Biology: Utilized in the synthesis of modified peptides and as a tool compound for investigating protein structure and function.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Acts as a raw material in the production of specialized reagents for clinical diagnostics and research kits.

Basic Information

Product Name	D(+)-Histidinol Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	75614-84-5
Molecular Formula	C6H11N3O · 2HCl
Molecular Weight	230.10 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Histidinol dihydrochloride; (2S)-2-Amino-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propan-1-ol dihydrochloride; L-Histidinol dihydrochloride (enantiomer); Histidinol HCl; Histidinol dihydrochloride; (S)-(-)-Histidinol dihydrochloride; 4-(2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl)imidazole dihydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D(+)-Histidinol Dihydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications suitable for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤10 ppm

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