
L-Theanine is a unique free amino acid in tea, and theanine is glutamic acid γ- Ethylamide is a white acicular substance, easily soluble in water, with sweet taste, fresh taste and sweet taste. Theanine content varies with tea varieties and parts. Theanine accounts for 1-2 by weight in dry tea. Theanine is similar to the brain active substances glutamine and glutamic acid in chemical structure, and it is the main component of the tea to generate saliva and moisten the sweet. Therefore, it is commonly used as a tea improver. At the same time, theanine has the effect of anti fatigue and is also used as a functional additive such as a tranquilizer.
Basic Information:
English name | L-theanine |
Latin Name | Gamellia sinensis O.Ktze |
CAS No | 3081-61-6 |
Molecular forula | C22H18O11 |
Molecular Weight | 458.3717 |
Specification | Synthetic L-Theanine 98% Natural Extract L-Theanine 40% |
Use Part | Leaves |
Appearance | brown to reddish brown powder |
Mesh size | 100% pass 80 Mesh |

Function :
Early in 1985, America Food and Drugs Administration has certificated that L-theanine is Generally Recognized as Safe(GRAS), and hasn't limited the dosage. Experiments indicated that it is a safe and innocuous food to take.
1. Tranquilizing effect when added to food and beverage
2. Meliorating flavor
3. Enhance immunity
4. Lowering the blood pressure
5. Advancing cerebra function, promoting the function of study and anamnesis
6. Enhancing the function of liver to let off toxins
Application :
Theanine is a characteristic amino acid of tea. L-theanine is a kind of condiment, mainly used for green tea,Nutritional fortifier. Seasonings (aroma components of green tea), etc. Theanine is an antagonist of caffe ine, which can inhibit the excitement caused by caffe ine and has a calming effect. As an effective ingredient in sedatives, it can be added to some foods and drinks to promote the learning and memory functions of the brain.
In Food
Additives for functional food
Quality improver of tea beverage
Flavor improvement
In Medical
Adjuvant drugs for tumor treatment
It can prevent Parkinson's disease, senile dementia, conduction nerve dysfunction and other diseases. At present, theanine has been used to treat depression, the most common psychiatric disease in the world.
Technical Specification:
Assay | 98.0~102.0% |
PH | 5.0~6.0 |
Specific rotation | +7.7°~+8.5° |
State of solution (Transmittanc e T430) | clear & colorless ≥98.0% |
Chloride(Cl) | 19.89~20.29% |
Identification by IR | Authenic |
Melting point | 200.0-210.0ºC |
Ammonium(NH4) | ≤0.02% |
Sulfate(SO4) | ≤0.02% |
Iron(Fe) | ≤10ppm |
Heavy metals(Pb) | ≤10ppm |
Arsenic(As) | ≤1ppm |
Other amino acids | conforms |
Loss on drying | 8.5~12.0% |
Residue on ignition | ≤0.10% |
Shipping & Storage:
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Package: 1-5kg/Aluminum foil bag, size: 22cm (Width)*32cm (Length)
15-25kg/Drum, size: 38cm (Diameter)*50cm (Height)
Storage: Kept away from strong light and heat.
Shelf Life: 24 months
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