A1270000

Arginine

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): L-Arginine, (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid
• Linear Formula: H₂NC(=NH)NH(CH₂)₃CH(NH₂)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 74-79-3
• Molecular Weight: 174.20
• Beilstein: 1725413
• MDL number: MFCD00002635
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329770698
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: arginine
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• mp: 222 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(O)=O
• 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)/t4-/m0/s1
• InChI key: ODKSFYDXXFIFQN-BYPYZUCNSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Arginine EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Substrate of nitric oxide synthase, which is converted to citrulline and nitric oxide (NO). Induces insulin release by a nitric oxide-dependent mechanism.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable