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Creatine

Name: Creatine
Brand: USP

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Creatine monohydrate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):

C₄H₉N₃O₂ · H₂O

CAS Number:

6020-87-7

Molecular Weight:

149.15

UNSPSC Code:

41116107

NACRES:

NA.24

PubChem Substance ID:

329749457

MDL number:

MFCD00071582

Beilstein/REAXYS Number:

7942755

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Properties

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

agency

USP

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O.CN(CC(O)=O)C(N)=N

InChI

1S/C4H9N3O2.H2O/c1-7(4(5)6)2-3(8)9;/h2H2,1H3,(H3,5,6)(H,8,9);1H2

InChI key

MEJYXFHCRXAUIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

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This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Creatine is a nitrogenous compound that acts as a high-energy reservoir for the rapid regeneration of ATP.

Creatine is a nitrogenous compound that acts as a high-energy reservoir for the rapid regeneration of ATP. Approximately 95% of creatine is found in skeletal muscle, primarily as phosphocreatine. Creatine can be acquired through dietary consumption or formed from L-arginine, glycine, and L-methionine in a multi-step reaction that occurs in the kidneys and liver. Creatine is then transported to muscle tissue. Creatine supplementation is used for the enhancement of sports performance, primarily by increasing muscle mass. Creatine is also being investigated as a treatment of neuromuscular diseases, where it may aid in neuroprotection and by improving the cellular bioenergetic state.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

USP issued SDS can be found here.

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description United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard	description United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard	description United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard	description United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
manufacturer/tradename USP	manufacturer/tradename USP	manufacturer/tradename USP	manufacturer/tradename USP
grade pharmaceutical primary standard	grade pharmaceutical primary standard	grade pharmaceutical primary standard	grade pharmaceutical primary standard
application(s) pharmaceutical	application(s) pharmaceutical (small molecule)	application(s) pharmaceutical (small molecule)	application(s) pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format neat	format neat	format neat	format neat
storage temp. 2-8°C	storage temp. -	storage temp. 2-8°C	storage temp. -
agency USP	agency USP	agency USP	agency USP

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

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Not applicable

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Not applicable

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