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Linear Formula:
H2NC(=NH)NH(CH2)3CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
174.20
Beilstein:
1725413
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
eCl@ss:
32160406
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.26
Product Name
L-Arginine, reagent grade, ≥98%
grade
reagent grade
Quality Level
Assay
≥98%
form
powder
color
white
mp
222 °C (dec.) (lit.)
solubility
H2O: 50 mg/mL
application(s)
cell analysis
peptide synthesis
SMILES string
N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(O)=O
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
InChI key
ODKSFYDXXFIFQN-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Gene Information
human ... NOS1(4842), NOS2(4843)
rat ... Ppm1a(24666)
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Application
L-arginine has been used to study non-enzymatic gluconeogenesis. It has also been used to study the effects of L-arginine supplementation on kidney and liver injury in rats with myocardial infarction.
Biochem/physiol Actions
L-Arginine is a dibasic, semi-essential amino acid. It acts as a precursor for creatinine and is a natural constituent of most of the dietary proteins.
Substrate of nitric oxide synthase, which is converted to citrulline and nitric oxide (NO). Induces insulin release by a nitric oxide-dependent mechanism.
Storage Class Code
13 - Non Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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