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L-Theanine

Product ID T2816
Cas No. 3081-61-6
Purity ≥98%
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1 g $58.90 In stock
5 g $201.80 In stock
25 g $638.30 In stock
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Description

L-Theanine is an amino acid that can be found in Camellia and Boletus; it is a glutamic acid analog. L-theanine exhibits neuroprotective, cognition enhancing, anxiolytic, and antipsychotic activities. L-Theanine is a weak agonist at AMPA and NMDA receptors, increasing brain DA, 5-HT, and GABA levels. This compound improves memory, cognition, mood, and attention in clinical settings. In animal models of cerebral ischemia, L-theanine inhibits apoptosis of hippocampal neurons, improving spatial memory.

Product Info

Cas No.

3081-61-6

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C7H14N2O3

Formula Wt.

174.19

Chemical Name

N-Ethyl-L-glutamine

IUPAC Name

(2S)-2-amino-5-(ethylamino)-5-oxopentanoic acid

Synonym

Theanine

Melting Point

210-215°C (dec)

Solubility

Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol.

Appearance

White Crystalline Powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

T2816 MSDS PDF

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T2816 Info Sheet PDF

References

Park SK, Jung IC, Lee WK, et al. A combination of green tea extract and l-theanine improves memory and attention in subjects with mild cognitive impairment: a double-blind placebo-controlled study. J Med Food. 2011 Apr;14(4):334-43. PMID: 21303262.

Ritsner MS, Miodownik C, Ratner Y, et al. L-theanine relieves positive, activation, and anxiety symptoms in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: an 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2-center study. J Clin Psychiatry. 2011 Jan;72(1):34-42. PMID: 21208586.

Haskell CF, Kennedy DO, Milne AL, et al. The effects of L-theanine, caffeine and their combination on cognition and mood. Biol Psychol. 2008 Feb;77(2):113-22. PMID: 18006208.

Egashira N, Ishigami N, Pu F, et al. Theanine prevents memory impairment induced by repeated cerebral ischemia in rats. Phytother Res. 2008 Jan;22(1):65-8. PMID: 17705146.

Nathan PJ, Lu K, Gray M, et al. The neuropharmacology of L-theanine(N-ethyl-L-glutamine): a possible neuroprotective and cognitive enhancing agent. J Herb Pharmacother. 2006;6(2):21-30. PMID: 17182482.

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