| Chemistry name: | β-alanylhistidine; ignotine |
| M Formula: | C9H14N4O3 |
| Properties: | |
| Mp 245–250C (decomposes). Soluble in water. Nitrate: crystals. Mp 222C (decomposes). Soluble in water. Hydrochloride: crystals. Mp 245C (decomposes). Soluble in water. D(−)carnosine: crystals, mp 260C. | |
| Use: | |
| Biochemical research. | |