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L-Arginine hydrochloride
SKU: 02100743-CF
L-Arginine Hydrochloride
Application Notes
L-arginine is necessary for the production of protein, also helps rid the body of ammonia (a waste product) and stimulates the release of insulin. In addition, L-arginine is used to make nitric oxide (a compound that relaxes the blood vessels).
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Production of protein and nitric oxide
| SKU | 02100743-CF |
| Alternate Names | Argamine, Detoxargin, Levargin, Minophagen A ; Arg; R; 2-amino-5-guanedinovaleric acid; (s)-2-amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino] pentanoic acid; (S)-(+)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid monohydrochloride |
| Application Notes | L-arginine is necessary for the production of protein, also helps rid the body of ammonia (a waste product) and stimulates the release of insulin. In addition, L-arginine is used to make nitric oxide (a compound that relaxes the blood vessels). |
| Base Catalog Number | 100743 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 3631658 |
| 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. |
| CAS # | 1119-34-2 |
| EC Number | 214-275-1 |
| Format | Crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 220 - 230°C |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14N4O2·HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 210.662 g/mol |
| Optical Rotation | (c=8, 2 N HCl) +20° to +23° |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves |
| RTECS Number | CF1995500 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water; slightly soluble in hot alcohol; insoluble in ether. |
| Storage | Room Temperature (15-30 °C) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |