Amines & Amides Available to Source

L-Arginine Base

CAS 74-79-3 · MF C6H14N4O2 · MW 174.20 g/mol

L-Arginine Base is a conditionally essential amino acid that plays a vital role in protein synthesis, nitric oxide production, and vascular health. It is

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CAS Number
74-79-3
Molecular Formula
C6H14N4O2
Molecular Weight
174.20 g/mol
Material Family
Amines & Amides
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
244 dec u00b0C
solubility
182000 mg/L (at 25 u00b0C)
ph
Strongly alkaline
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Irritant
  • H319 (13.3%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number74-79-3
IUPAC Name(2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid
InChI KeyODKSFYDXXFIFQN-BYPYZUCNSA-N
PubChem CID 6322
INCI NameARGININE
Synonyms & Trade Names
L-arginine arginine L-(+)-Arginine (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid L-Arg Arginina ARGININE, L- Argininum L-alpha-Amino-delta-guanidinovaleric acid L-Arginin (2S)-2-amino-5-carbamimidamidopentanoic acid (S)-2-Amino-5-((aminoiminomethyl)amino)pentanoic acid (2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid 2-amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
Full Description

L-Arginine Base is a conditionally essential amino acid that plays a vital role in protein synthesis, nitric oxide production, and vascular health. It is