The L-beta-Imidazolelactic acid , with the CAS register number 14403-45-3, has other names, such as (S)-2-HYDROXY-3-(1(3)H-IMIDAZOL-4-YL)-PROPIONIC ACID , 2-HYDROXY-3-(4-IMIDAZOLYL)PROPANOIC ACID , 2-HYDROXY-3-[4-IMIDAZOYL]-PROPANOIC ACID , and so on.

Properties of L-beta-Imidazolelactic acid: (1)H bond acceptors: 5 ;(2)H bond donors: 3 ; (3)Freely Rotating Bonds: 4 ; (4)Polar Surface Area: 53.35 ; (5)Index of Refraction: 1.617 ; (6)Molar Refractivity: 36.01 cm3 ; (7)Molar Volume: 102.8 cm3 ; (8)Polarizability: 14.27 ×10-24cm3 ; (9)Surface Tension: 86.2 dyne/cm ; (10) Density: 1.518 g/cm3 ; (11)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 81.91 kJ/mol ; (12)Vapour Pressure: 3.93E-11 mmHg at 25°C

 It is a kind of  irritant chemicals that may ause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes and it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. So while using this chemical, remember to follow the belwo instructions: Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice The outward appearance is white solid and the best storage temperature for conserving this kind of chemical is 2-8°C, so keep it in a low temperature.

This kind of chemical belongs to the product category of chiral reagents, intermediates & fine chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. As being a kind of intermediate, it is usually used in the synthesis of imidazole alkaloids (+)-pilocarpine and (+)-isopilocarpine. You could find the chemical molecular structure by using converting the following data information:
 SMILES:
O=C(O)[C@@H](O)Cc1cncn1
 InChI:
 InChI=1/C6H8N2O3/c9-5(6(10)11)1-4-2-7-3-8-4/h2-3,5,9H,1H2,(H,7,8)(H,10,11)/t5-/m0/s1