Creatine ethyl ester

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"Molecular Formula: C6H13N3O2 Molecular Weight: 159.19 CAS Number: 15366-29-7 Creatine ethyl ester, also known as creatine ester, cre-ester and CEE, is a substance sold as an aid for athletic performance and for muscle development in bodybuilding. Creatine ethyl ester is an ethyl ester derivative of creatine, from which it is made. In the body, CEE is converted back into creatine. The ethyl ester is said to have a much better absorption rate and a longer half-life in the body than regular creatine monohydrate, because Creatine ethyl ester is slightly more lipophilic. However, these claims have not yet been conclusively proven by independent research, and in fact a study presented at the 4th International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) annual meeting demonstrated that that the addition of the ethyl group to creatine actually reduces acid stability and accelerates its breakdown to creatinine. As a supplement, Creatine ethyl ester was developed, patented and licensed through UNeMed, the technolog