histidine (CED0000656)

Histidine is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H9N3O2 and an average molecular weight of 155.15 g/mol. It is identified as belonging to the amino acids, peptides, and analogues, a subclass of carboxylic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. The compound is found in or released from 25 recorded sources. Within the category of food, food processing, and cookware, it is associated with fermentation processes for beer, food preservation, the preparation of malt, the preparation of vinegar, food contact materials, and four additional sources. In the realm of electrical and electronic equipment, histidine is linked to electrodes, electric switches, emergency protective devices, electrically stimulated smoking devices, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, and four other sources. Regarding household cleaning and consumer products, it is found in soap detergents, bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, and one more source. Additionally, it is recorded in household items specifically as credit card holders. Exposure to histidine can occur through inhalation, oral intake, and touch.