DL-Arginine

CAS: 7200-25-1

Ref. 3D-FA29198

Product Information

• Name: DL-Arginine
• Synonyms: (±)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acidDL-2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acidH-DL-Arg-OH
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: DL-Arginine is an amino acid that is important in the formation of proteins. It also can be converted to nitric oxide, which causes vasodilation and increased blood flow. DL-Arginine is a precursor for the synthesis of polyamines, which are involved in protein synthesis and cell growth. DL-Arginine has been shown to be effective in treating atrial fibrillation by increasing the amount of nitric oxide available for vasodilation; it may also increase the production of cGMP, which inhibits platelet aggregation and prolongs clotting time. DL-Arginine has also shown potential as a therapeutic agent for diabetes mellitus type II through inhibition of glucose release from pancreatic beta cells and activation of insulin receptors.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 174.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₄N₄O₂
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H14N4O2/c7-4(5(11)12)2-1-3-10-6(8)9/h4H,1-3,7H2,(H,11,12)(H4,8,9,10)
• InChI key: InChIKey=ODKSFYDXXFIFQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: NC(N)=NCCCC(N)C(=O)O