Home » Shop » Other » Food Additives 99% Organic L-Theanine Powder CAS 3081-61-6 Green Tea Leaf Extract Powder L Theanine 99% By HPLC

Food Additives 99% Organic L-Theanine Powder CAS 3081-61-6 Green Tea Leaf Extract Powder L Theanine 99% By HPLC

CAS No.:3081-61-6
Place of Origin:China
Appearance:White Powder
MF:C7H14N2O3
Grade:Food Grade
Certificate:COA MSDS TDS
Free Samples

Theanine—chemically known as N-ethyl-γ-L-glutamine—is a unique free, non-protein amino acid found specifically in tea leaves. It was first isolated and identified in 1950 by the Japanese scientist Yaijiro Sakato from Gyokuro tea. Theanine constitutes approximately 1% to 2% of the dry weight of tea leaves; it is the most abundant free amino acid in tea, accounting for roughly 50% to 60% of the total free amino acid content. Not only is it the primary source of the fresh, crisp flavor of brewed tea—imparting a caramel-like aroma and an umami taste reminiscent of MSG—but it also possesses a variety of significant physiological regulatory functions.

 

Product picture:
L-Theanine
L Theanine

 

Function

In the functional beverage sector, L-theanine is frequently incorporated into sports drinks, energy drinks, and sleep-aid beverages to promote alertness, combat fatigue, or improve sleep quality. For instance, certain sports drinks leverage the synergistic effects of L-theanine and caffeine to help athletes maintain focus while remaining in a relaxed state.

In the field of daily chemical products, L-theanine is added to skincare formulations—such as anti-aging creams—to capitalize on its antioxidant properties and skin-rejuvenating effects.

Within the pharmaceutical and health supplement sectors, L-theanine is utilized in the development of dietary supplements designed to enhance memory, alleviate stress, boost immunity, and provide supportive care in anti-tumor therapies.

Furthermore, L-theanine is employed in the production of insect health supplements to protect pollinating insects from pesticide toxicity, as well as serving as a feed additive to improve meat quality in livestock and enhance their resilience to heat stress.

 

Product Specifications:

Item Standard  Results
Appearance White crystalline powder White crystalline powder
Assay 98.0-102.0% 99.10%
Specific rotation(a)D20 (C=1 , H2O ) +7.7 to +8.5 Degree 7.95Degree
Solubility (1.0g/20ml H2O) Clear Colorless Clear Colorless
Chloride(C1) ≤ 0.02% <0.02%
Loss on drying ≤1% 0.23%
Residue on ignition ≤ 0.2% 0.11%
PH 5.0-6.0 5.30
Heavy metals(as Pb ) ≤10ppm <10ppm
Arsenic(as As ) ≤ 1ppm <1ppm
Cadmium <1ppm <1ppm
Total Plate Count <1000cfu/g conform
Yeast and Mold <100cfu/g conform
Salmonella absent absent
E.Coli absent

absent

 

Package:

1kg/25kg Bucket

Palletized Shipping

Lead Time: 1-7 Days

Shipping Methods: Sea/Air/Express delivery

L-theanine package
L theanine package

Inquiry form

Recommended products