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A92406

L-Arginine

≥98%

Synonym(s):

(S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid

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Linear Formula:
H2NC(=NH)NH(CH2)3CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
74-79-3
Molecular Weight:
174.20
EC Number:
200-811-1
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
MDL number:
MFCD00002635
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1725413
eCl@ss:
32129103
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assay

≥98%

optical activity

[α]24/D +26.1°, c = 1.6 in 6 M HCl

mp

222 °C (dec.) (lit.)

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

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.

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Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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