L-Arginine
Product Description
L-Arginine
Application Notes
L-Arginine plays an important role in cell division, the healing of wounds, removing ammonia from the body, immune function, and the release of hormones. It is used as a precursor for the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO),reduces healing time of injuries (particularly bone), quickens repair time of damaged tissue and decreases blood pressure.
Usage Statement
Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Key Applications
Precursor||Antihypertensive
| SKU | 02100736-CF |
| Alternate Names | 2-Amino-5-Guanidnovaleric Acid;(S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid; Arg; R |
| Application Notes | L-Arginine plays an important role in cell division, the healing of wounds, removing ammonia from the body, immune function, and the release of hormones. It is used as a precursor for the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO),reduces healing time of injuries (particularly bone), quickens repair time of damaged tissue and decreases blood pressure. |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1725413 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Substrate of nitric oxide synthase, which is converted to citrulline and nitric oxide (NO). Induces insulin release by a nitric oxide-dependent mechanism. |
| EC Number | 200-811-1 |
| Format | Free Base Crystalline |
| Hazard Statements | H315+H320+H335 |
| Applications | Precursor||Antihypertensive |
| MDL # | MFCD00002635 |
| Melting Point | 244 dec °C |
| Moisture Content | ≤0.3% |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14N4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.204 g/mol |
| Optical Rotation | (c=1.6, 6N HCl) +26.3° to +27.7° |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves,respirator filter |
| pH | Strongly alkaline |
| Physical Appearance | White Powder |
| Product Families Description | L-Arginine |
| Product Overview | L-Arginine |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| RTECS Number | CF1934200 |
| Solubility | Water Solubility182000 mg/L (at 25 °C) |
| Storage and Handling | Room Temperature |
| Usage Statement | Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals. |