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

Related Products

Reviews

Description

Biochem/physiol ActionsSubstrate 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%
formpowder
total impurities Endotoxin, tested
solubilityH2O: 100 mg/mL
suitabilitycell culture tested
 meets EP, JP, USP testing specifications

Safety

Personal Protective Equipmentdust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
WGK Germany2
RTECSCF1995500

References

referenceBoucher, J.L., et al., Nitric oxide biosynthesis, nitric oxide synthase inhibitors and arginase competition for L-arginine utilization. Cell. Mol. Life Sci. 55, 1015-1028, (1999)
MerckMerck 13,785