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A6969
Sigma
L -Arginine monohydrochloride
meets EP, JP, USP testing specifications, cell culture tested, ≥98.5%, not synthetic
| Synonym: | S-(+)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid monohydrochloride |
| CAS Number: | 1119-34-2 |
| Linear Formula: | C6H14N4O2 · HCl |
| Molecular Weight: | 210.66 |
| Beilstein Registry Number: | 3631658 |
| EC Number: | 214-275-1 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00064550 |
| PubChem Substance ID: | 24891160 |
Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Substrate of nitric oxide synthase, which is converted to citrulline and nitric oxide (NO). Induces insulin release by a nitric oxide-dependent mechanism. |
Properties
| assay | ≥98.5% |
| form | powder |
| total impurities | Endotoxin, tested |
| solubility | H2O: 100 mg/mL |
| suitability | cell culture tested |
| meets EP, JP, USP testing specifications |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | CF1995500 |
References
| reference | Boucher, J.L., et al., Nitric oxide biosynthesis, nitric oxide synthase inhibitors and arginase competition for |
| Merck | Merck 13,785 |







