| Description | L-Theanine is a relaxing and nondietary amino acid found pretty much exclusively in teas from Camellia sinensis and is known to promote relaxation without sedation. |
| Synonyms | L-茶氨酸, 左旋茶氨酸 |
| molecular weight | 174.2 |
| Molecular formula | C7H14N2O3 |
| CAS | 3081-61-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | H2O: 10 mM DMSO: Insoluble |
| References | 1. Pérez-Vargas JE, et al. Hum Exp Toxicol. 2015 Apr 7. pii: 0960327115578864. 2. Peng W Q, Xiao G, Li B Y, et al. L-Theanine Activates the Browning of White Adipose Tissue through the AMPK/α-Ketoglutarate/Prdm16 Axis and Ameliorates Diet-induced Obesity in Mice[J]. Diabetes. 2021 |