Theanine
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Theanine
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| 2-Amino-4-(ethylcarbamoyl)butyric acid | |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 3081-61-6 |
| ATC code | none |
| PubChem | 228398 |
| ChemSpider | 388498 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C7H14N2O3 |
| Mol. mass | 174.20 g/mol |
| SMILES | eMolecules & PubChem |
| Synonyms | L-theanine, N-ethyl-L-glutamine |
| Physical data | |
| Melt. point | 117 °C (243 °F) |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
| Therapeutic considerations | |
| Pregnancy cat. |
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| Legal status |
legal |
| Routes | oral |
Theanine is a chemical that you find in tea and in some mushrooms. Theanine is an amino acid. The chemical theanine can change your mood, behavior and the way you see or feel things. It lowers stress and it is also an antioxidant. This is a good chemical that fights aging. Theanine helps the immune system. This protects your body against diseases.
