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C1625

Sigma-Aldrich

L-Canavanine

≥98% (TLC), powder, from Canavalia ensiformis

Synonym(s):
L-α-Amino-γ-(guanidinooxy)-n-butyric acid
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H12N4O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
176.17
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.26

biological source

Canavalia ensiformis

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

powder

color

white to yellow

solubility

H2O: <100 mg/mL

application(s)

detection

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

N[C@@H](CCONC(N)=N)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C5H12N4O3/c6-3(4(10)11)1-2-12-9-5(7)8/h3H,1-2,6H2,(H,10,11)(H4,7,8,9)/t3-/m0/s1

InChI key

FSBIGDSBMBYOPN-VKHMYHEASA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Canavanine is a naturally occurring L-amino acid that interferes with L-arginine-utilizing enzymes due to its structural similarity. It is a selective inhibitor of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). Overproduction of NO by iNOS plays a crucial role in the pathophysiology of septic shock and chronic inflammation.
A naturally occurring L-amino acid that interferes with L-arginine-utilizing enzymes due to its structural similarity. It is a selective inhibitor of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). Overproduction of NO by iNOS plays a crucial role in the pathophysiology of septic shock and chronic inflammation.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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