L-Theanine
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Category：Amino Acids Own Brand：MT /MOQ:100KG /From China/ B2B only.
Introduction
Product name: L-Theanine
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| CAS Registry Number | 3081-61-6 |
| Chemical Formula | C₇H₁₄N₂O₃ |
| Molar Mass | 174.20 g/mol |
| Classification | Non-dietary amino acid; glutamate analog |
| Pharmacological Actions | NMDA receptor modulation; GABA enhancement; dopamine regulation |
| Therapeutic Uses | Anxiety reduction, cognitive enhancement, sleep quality improvement |
| Neuroprotective Effects | Attenuates oxidative stress; supports neuronal plasticity |
| Dosage Range | 100-200 mg/day (oral); acute dosing up to 400 mg |
| Bioavailability | Rapid absorption via tea consumption; peak plasma levels at 0.5-1 hour |
| Contraindications | Caffeine sensitivity; monitor in Parkinson’s disease |
| Drug Interactions | Synergizes with caffeine; may potentiate benzodiazepines |
| Storage | Cool, dry environment; avoid direct sunlight |
| Metabolic Pathway | Primarily metabolized in liver; excreted via urine as ethylamine derivatives |
Description
It is a white crystalline powder, odorless. It is insoluble in ethanol, ether, soluble in water.
Application
It can be used as a food additive, mainly used in green tea, as a flavor component of green tea.
Specification
Appearance White crystalline powder Specific rotation(a)D20 +7.5° to +8.5° Assay 98.0~102.0% Melting Point 200ºC to 210 ºC Chloride(C1) Not more than 0.02% Iron(Fe) Not more than 10ppm Heavy metals(Pb) Not more than 10ppm Arsenic(As2O3) Not more than 4ppm Moisture Not more than 1.0% Residue on ignition Not more than 0.2% Total Plate Count Not more than 1000cfu/g Yeat& mould Not more than 100cfu/g E.Coli Not more than 30MPN/100h Salmonella Negative S.aureus Negative PH 5.0~6.0 Packing 25kg/drum or as customer’s requirements. Storage Preserve in well-closed containers. Stored in cool, dry and ventilated warehouse, and keep away from moisture.
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