L-Gizzerosine

2-amino-6-{[2-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethyl]amino}hexanoic acid

C11H20N4O2 (240.1586)


L-Gizzerosine is isolated from mackerel meal. L-Gizzerosine is produced as a contaminant during fish meal manufacturing by reaction between histidine and protein in the fish meat. Causes gizzard erosion ("black vomit") in chicks. Isolated from mackerel meal. Production as a contaminant during fish meal manufacturing by reaction between histidine and protein in the fish meat. Causes gizzard erosion ("black vomit") in chicks

   

(2r)-2-amino-6-{[2-(3h-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl]amino}hexanoic acid

(2r)-2-amino-6-{[2-(3h-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl]amino}hexanoic acid

C11H20N4O2 (240.1586)