L-Arginine is an essential amino acid for human development and a precursor for nitric oxide (1,2,3). Ammonia detoxicant (hepatic failure); diagnostic aid (pituitary function). A study suggested that combining L-arginine-insulin may be a novel method to ameliorate ischemia-reperfusion injury (3).
SKU | RCLST505967 |
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CAS number | 74-79-3 |
Molecular Formula | C6H14N4O2 |
Catalog Number | RCLST505967 |
Chemical Name | L-Arginine |
Synonyms | L-Arginine; Argamine; Arginine; Argivene; Detoxargin; L-(+)-Arginine; Levargin; Minophagen A; NSC 203450; NSC 7914; R-Gene; |
Molecular Weight | 174.2 |
Solubility | Aqueous Acid, Water (Slightly) |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
Storage Condition | Room Temp |