NG,NG'-Dimethyl-L-arginine dihydrochloride

CAS: 1018960-53-6

Ref. 3D-FD45192

Product Information

• Name: NG,NG'-Dimethyl-L-arginine dihydrochloride
• Synonyms: SDMA.2HCl H-Arg(di-Me)-OH.2HCl
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: NG,NG'-Dimethyl-L-arginine dihydrochloride is a substrate for nitrite reductase and is used to diagnose kidney disease. It has been shown in vitro to inhibit the activity of steroidogenic enzymes in the zona fasciculata of the adrenal gland. NG,NG'-Dimethyl-L-arginine dihydrochloride is also used as a diagnostic agent in pediatric patients with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and during inhalation therapy in adults with asthma. NG,NG'-Dimethyl-L-arginine dihydrochloride has been shown to reduce inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease by inhibiting arginine methylation. The drug also reduces age-related changes in steroidogenesis and blood pressure.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 275.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₈N₄O₂·2HCl
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder