N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine

Name: N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-029009

About N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine

N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine (CAS 56353-15-2) is a high-purity reference standard of Carnosine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C11H16N4O4, molecular weight 268.27 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2S)-2-(3-acetamidopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid. Alternative names: Acetylcarnosine and N-Acetylcarnosine.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Laboratories use this Carnosine standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material
Organic synthesis

Industries

Related to Carnosine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Carnosine.

Carnosine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine
Catalogue No.	VQ-029009
CAS Number	56353-15-2
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-(3-acetamidopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₁₆N₄O₄
Molecular weight	268.27 g/mol
Exact mass	268.1172
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	BKAYIFDRRZZKNF-VIFPVBQESA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)NCCC(=O)N[C@@H](CC1=CN=CN1)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	9903482

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 5
TPSA	124 Å²
Synonyms	Acetylcarnosine, N-Acetylcarnosine, NAC Nutritional Lubricant Eye Drops, OcluVet NAC Nutritional Lubricant Eye Drops, N-Acetyl carnosine, (S)-2-(3-Acetamidopropanamido)-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid, N-acetyl-beta-alanyl-L-histidine, L-Histidine, N-acetyl-b-alanyl-, (3-Acetamidopropanoyl)-L-histidine, (2S)-2-{[3-(acetylamino)propanoyl]amino}-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid, Can-C, Acety Carnosine

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine?

The CAS Registry Number of N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine is 56353-15-2. It is also known as Acetylcarnosine, N-Acetylcarnosine, NAC Nutritional Lubricant Eye Drops.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine?

N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine has the molecular formula C11H16N4O4 and a molecular weight of 268.27 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-(3-acetamidopropanoylamino)-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid.

What is N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine used for?

N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Carnosine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine can I order?

We supply N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine?

Yes. Every lot of N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.