A5006

L-Arginine

reagent grade, ≥98%

• Synonym(s): (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid
• Linear Formula: H₂NC(=NH)NH(CH₂)₃CH(NH₂)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 74-79-3
• Molecular Weight: 174.20
• Beilstein: 1725413
• EC Number: 200-811-1
• MDL number: MFCD00002635
• eCl@ss: 32160406
• PubChem Substance ID: 24278014
• NACRES: NA.26

Properties

• grade: reagent grade
• Quality Level: 200
• 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)

Description

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.

Safety Information

• 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