483125-M

N^G-Nitro-L-arginine Methyl Ester, Hydrochloride

Cell permeable. More soluble analog of arginine and a competitive, slowly reversible inhibitor of eNOS (IC₅₀ = 500 nM). Causes a prolonged inhibition of acetylcholine-induced relaxation of rat aortic rings (IC₅₀ = 400 nM).

• Synonym(s): N^G-Nitro-L-arginine Methyl Ester, Hydrochloride, N ^ω-NO₂-L-Arg-OMe, N ^G-NO₂-L-Arg-OMe, L-NAME, HCl, N^ω-NO₂-L-Arg-OMe, N^G-NO₂-L-Arg-OMe, L-NAME, HCl
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₇H₁₅N₅O₄ · xHCl
• CAS Number: 51298-62-5
• Molecular Weight: 233.23 (free base basis)
• MDL number: MFCD00039052
• UNSPSC Code: 12352209
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; desiccated (hygroscopic); protect from light
• color: white to off-white
• solubility: water: 50 mg/mL
• storage temp.: −20°C
• InChI: 1S/C7H15N5O4.ClH/c1-16-6(13)5(8)3-2-4-10-7(9)11-12(14)15;/h5H,2-4,8H2,1H3,(H3,9,10,11);1H/t5-;/m0./s1
• InChI key: QBNXAGZYLSRPJK-JEDNCBNOSA-N

Description

General description

Cell permeable. More soluble analog of arginine and a competitive, slowly reversible inhibitor of eNOS (IC₅₀ = 500 nM). Causes a prolonged inhibition of acetylcholine-induced relaxation of rat aortic rings (IC₅₀ = 400 nM).

More soluble analog of arginine and a competitive, slowly reversible inhibitor of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (IC₅₀ = 500 nM). Causes a prolonged inhibition of acetylcholine-induced relaxation of rat aortic rings (IC₅₀ = 400 nM).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
eNOS

Target IC₅₀: 500 nM against eNOS

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 4 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Baylis, C., et al. 1995. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 274, 1135.
Dawson, V.L., et al. 1991. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA88, 6368.
Kubes, P., et al. 1991. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 88, 4651.
Moncada, S., et al. 1991. Pharmacol. Rev. 43, 109.
Moore, P.K., et al. 1990. Br. J. Pharmacol.99, 408.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable