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Linear Formula:
CH6N4 · 1/2H2SO4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
123.12
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77
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biological source

synthetic (organic)

Assay

≥98%

form

powder

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

NNC(N)=N.NNC(N)=N.OS(O)(=O)=O

InChI

1S/2CH6N4.H2O4S/c2*2-1(3)5-4;1-5(2,3)4/h2*4H2,(H4,2,3,5);(H2,1,2,3,4)

InChI key

VKGQPUZNCZPZKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Aminoguanidine inhibits both constitutive and inducible nitric oxide synthetase. Aminoguanidine has also been used to study the effects of nitric oxide on ovulation and ovarian steroidogenesis and prostaglandin production.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibits both constitutive and inducible nitric oxide synthetase

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Nitric Oxide Synthases page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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