High Purity 99% Ergothioneine Powder

• CAS No.: 497-30-3
• Formula: C9h15n3o2s
• Type: Cosmetic Raw Materials
• Appearance: Powder
• Colour: White
• Specification: 98%
• Model NO.: YT0142
• Trademark: YTBIO
• Origin: China

Product Description

Ergothioneine is a compound discovered in 1909. It was originally found in a fungus Claviceps purpurea. The pure product is white crystals, water-soluble, and will not self-oxidize at physiological pH and in strong alkaline solutions. It exists in two isomers, thiol and thione. It is a natural antioxidant that can protect cells in the human body and is an important active substance in the body. Natural antioxidants are safe and non-toxic, and have become a research hotspot.


1. Ergothioneine has antioxidant effect: it is a natural amino acid derived from plants and can be accumulated in animals. Studies have proved that it has an antioxidant effect.
2. Ergothioneine has a protective effect on cells: it protects red blood cells from the harm of neutrophils from normal function or pathological inflammation sites.
3. Ergothioneine has an anti-inflammatory effect: it can inhibit the oxidation of amino acids mediated by peroxynitrite anion, such as tyrosine nitration, thus providing feasibility for the treatment of inflammation.


1.Ergothioneine can be used in the field of cosmetics for anti-aging, and can be made into sunscreen and other products.
2.Ergothioneine can be used in the field of health care products and can be made into functional food and functional drinks.
3.Ergothioneine can be used in the field of medicine and can be used to treat inflammation and so on. It can be made into tablets, capsules, oral preparations, etc.