L-Arginine (CAS 74-79-3)

L-Arginine, with other names including 2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid, L-Protein amino acid, etc., has a CAS number of 74-79-3 and a molecular formula of C6H14N4O2 (molecular weight 174.2).​

• Grade: BR​

• Purity: ≥99.0%​

• Specific Rotation: 26.9～27.9°​

• PH: 10.5～12.0​

• Chloride: ≤0.02%​

• Ammonium Salt: ≤0.02%​

• Sulfate: ≤0.02%​

• Iron: ≤10ppm​

• Heavy Metals: ≤10ppm​

• Arsenic Salt: ≤1ppm​

• Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%​

• Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%​

Properties: White crystalline powder or prismatic crystals; anhydrous monoclinic 片状 crystals when precipitated from ethanol. Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in ether. It is strongly alkaline, and its aqueous solution can absorb carbon dioxide from the air. Solubility in water: 148.7 g/l (20°C).​

Use: For research use only. Not for other purposes. (The following uses are for reference only) Substrate for nitric oxide synthase, which can be converted to citrulline and NO. Induces insulin secretion through a NO-dependent mechanism.​

Storage: Store at room temperature.