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Sigma-Aldrich

L-Arginine monohydrochloride

SAJ special grade, ≥99.0%

Synonym(s):

(S)-(+)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid monohydrochloride, (S)-(+)-Arginine hydrochloride

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H14N4O2 · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
210.66
Beilstein:
3631658
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352116
PubChem Substance ID:

grade

SAJ special grade

Assay

≥99.0%

form

crystalline

availability

available only in Japan

mp

236-230 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: soluble 211 g/L at 20 °C

density

1.42 g/cm3 at 20 °C

SMILES string

Cl[H].N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H14N4O2.ClH/c7-4(5(11)12)2-1-3-10-6(8)9;/h4H,1-3,7H2,(H,11,12)(H4,8,9,10);1H/t4-;/m0./s1

InChI key

KWTQSFXGGICVPE-WCCKRBBISA-N

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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.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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