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Urocanic acid (4-Imidazoleacrylic acid), synthesized in the epidermis, functions as a primary absorber of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in mammalian skin.

| Pack Size | Price | Availability | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 mg | $35 | In Stock | |
| 1 mL x 10 mM (in DMSO) | $45 | In Stock |
| Description | Urocanic acid (4-Imidazoleacrylic acid), synthesized in the epidermis, functions as a primary absorber of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in mammalian skin. |
| In vitro | Urocanic acid is produced in the upper epidermal layers through the breakdown of filaggrin— a histidine-rich filament protein generated following the caspase-14-mediated cleavage of profilaggrin—by proteinases into its constituent amino acids[1]. |
| Synonyms | 4-Imidazoleacrylic acid |
| Molecular Weight | 138.12 |
| Formula | C6H6N2O2 |
| Cas No. | 104-98-3 |
| Smiles | OC(=O)\C=C\C1=CNC=N1 |
| Relative Density. | 1.43g/cm3 |
| Color | White |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Solubility Information | DMSO: 10 mg/mL (72.4 mM), Sonication is recommended. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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