L-(+)-Arginine

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Category
Impurities
Cat.No.
NP2899
CAS
74-79-3
Product Name
L-(+)-Arginine
Structure

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Description
L-Arginine is the nitrogen donor for synthesis of nitric oxide, a potent vasodilator that is deficient during times of sickle cell crisis. It is an α-amino acid and was first isolated in 1886. It is associated with a decrease in cardiac index while stroke index is maintained in patients with severe sepsis.
Synonyms
L-Arginine; Arginine, L-; (S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid; L-Arg; L-Norvaline, 5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]-; L-Ornithine, N5-(aminoiminomethyl)-; L-α-Amino-δ-guanidinovaleric acid; A 0526; Arginine; L-arginine C Grade; NSC 206269; Pentanoic acid, 2-amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]-, (S)-
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid
Molecular Weight
174.20
Molecular Formula
C6H14N4O2
Canonical SMILES
C(CC(C(=O)O)N)CN=C(N)N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H14N4O2/c7-4(5(11)12)2-1-3-10-6(8)9/h4H,1-3,7H2,(H,11,12)(H4,8,9,10)/t4-/m0/s1
InChIKey
ODKSFYDXXFIFQN-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Boiling Point
367.6±52.0°C at 760 Torr
Melting Point
244°C
Flash Point
1.10 g/cm3
Purity
>98%
Density
1.10 g/cm3
Appearance
White or almost white crystalline powder or colorless crystals, hygroscopic
Storage
Store at RT
Color
Yellow
Form
Powder
MDL
MFCD00002635
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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