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InventoryRef 5448415/10/2010

ANSERINE

L-Histidine, beta-Alanyl-3-Methyl-

ANSERINE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 584-85-0

CAS 584-85-0PubChem CID 112072

Anserine

Anserine is a dipeptide comprising of beta-alanine and 3-methyl-L-histidine units. It has a role as an animal metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is a beta-alanine derivative and a dipeptide. It is a tautomer of an anserine zwitterion. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: (2S)-2-(3-aminopropanoylamino)-3-(3-methylimidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid

Molecular formula: C10H16N4O3
Molecular weight: 240.26 g/mol
Exact mass: 240.12224039 Da
XLogP3: -4.0
Topological polar surface area: 110.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 5
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 1

Also known as

L-Anserinebeta-alanyl-3-methyl-L-histidineHDQ4N37UGVCHEBI:18323L-Histidine, N-beta-alanyl-3-methyl-(2S)-2-(3-aminopropanamido)-3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acidBalanineBeta Alanyl 3 Methylhistidine

16 more reported names

Beta-Alanyl-3-MethylhistidineRefChem:915936(2S)-2-(3-azaniumylpropanoylamino)-3-(3-methylimidazol-4-yl)propanoate(2S)-2-((3-Amino-1-Oxopropyl)Amino)-3-(3-Methyl-4-Imidazolyl)Propanoic Acid209-545-0OphidineNa-(3-aminopropanoyl)-Np-methyl-L-histidineL-N-beta-alanyl-3-methyl-Histidinebeta-Alanyl-N(pai)-methyl-L-histidineHY-113354N-beta-Alanyl-3-methyl-L-histidine(S)-2-(3-Aminopropanamido)-3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid(2~{S})-2-(3-azanylpropanoylamino)-3-(3-methylimidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid(2S)-2-[(3-ammoniopropanoyl)amino]-3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoate(S)-2-(3-Aminopropanamido)-3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoicacidUNII-HDQ4N37UGV

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:18323
ChEMBL:CHEMBL448301
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID30973950
PubMed:19433265
PubMed:17548130

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Inventory details for ANSERINE

INCI name

ANSERINE

Description

L-Histidine, beta-Alanyl-3-Methyl-

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 54484
Imported identity: ANSERINE
Source update: 15/10/2010

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Key data

CAS

584-85-0

209-545-0

Restriction

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Function

ANTIOXIDANT: Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
HUMECTANT: Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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ANREDERA CORDIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACTHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

ANTIDESMA VELUTINOSUM FRUIT EXTRACTANTIOXIDANT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

ANTIRRHINUM MAJUS FLOWER EXTRACTHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

ANTLER VELVETHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

APHANIZOMENON FLOS-AQUAE EXTRACTHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

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How ANSERINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ANSERINE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ANSERINE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

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ANSERINE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for ANSERINE

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