Cosmetic Grade L-Ergothioneine l ergothioneine l-( )-ergothioneine

Basic information of L-Ergothioneine l ergothioneine  l-( )-ergothioneine

Product Name: L-Ergothioneine, 2-thio-imidazole

Abbreviation: ERGO, EGT

Alias: Ergot sulfur-containing base, ergotine, etc.

Molecular formula: C9H15N3O2S

CAS number: 497-30-3

Main edible effects: antioxidant, cancer prevention, anti-aging, etc.

Suitable for all people

Storage method: cool and dry place

Molecular weight: 229.3


Description of L-Ergothioneine (l ergothioneine  l-( )-ergothioneine)

L-Ergothioneine l ergothioneine  l-( )-ergothioneine is a compound discovered in 1909. It was first discovered in a fungus Claviceps purpurea.

The pure product is white crystal, water soluble, (0.9mol/L soluble at room temperature),

L-Ergothioneine  does not oxidize itself at physiological pH and in strong alkaline solutions. Ergothione, as a kind of natural antioxidant, has come into people's field of vision. 

L-Ergothioneine l ergothioneine  l-( )-ergothioneine (mercaptohistidine-trimethylenolide, EGT) is a compound discovered in 1909.


L-Ergothioneine (mercaptohistidine trimethyl internal salt, ergothioneine, EGT) is a compound discovered in 1909. It was first discovered in a fungus, Claviceps purpurea. The pure product is white crystal, water-soluble, (at room temperature Soluble 0.9mol/L), it will not oxidize itself under physiological pH value and strong alkaline solution. It exists in two isomers, namely thiol and thione forms, as shown in the picture on the right.

L-Ergothioneine is a natural antioxidant that can protect cells in the human body and is an important active substance in the body. Natural antioxidants are safe and non-toxic and have become a hot research topic. Ergothioneine, as a natural antioxidant, has entered people's field of vision. It has many physiological functions such as scavenging free radicals, detoxifying, maintaining DNA biosynthesis, normal cell growth and cellular immunity.

Description of L-Ergothioneine l ergothioneine

L-Ergothioneine ( l ergothioneine  l-( )-ergothioneine ) was first discovered in a fungus Claviceps purpurea. The pure product is white crystal, water soluble, (0.9mol/L soluble at room temperature), It does not oxidize itself at physiological pH and in strong alkaline solutions.

L-Ergothioneine ( l ergothioneine  ), as a kind of natural antioxidant, has come into people's field of vision.