L-Proline

Molecular formula

Description

Colorless to white crystals or crystalline powder, slight odor, slightly sweet taste; Molecular Formula: C₅H₉NO₂; Molecular Weight: 115.13; Assay: ≥99.0%; CAS No.: 147-85-3; Freely soluble in water; the only imino acid among the 20 common amino acids, classified as a non-essential amino acid for humans.

Main Applications

L-Proline is the only imino acid among the twenty common amino acids and is classified as a non-essential amino acid. As a structural component of collagen and connective tissue, it contributes to the integrity of joints and cartilage, which underpins its utilisation in sports nutrition products aimed at joint health. In the pharmaceutical sector, L-Proline serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of antihypertensive and hypoglycemic agents, and is widely incorporated as a key amino acid in compound amino acid infusion formulations.