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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Arginine, 98+%

Catalog No. AAA1573814
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100 g
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L-Arginine is used for heart and blood vessel conditions which includes congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain, high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. It plays a vital role in the treatment of cardiovascular disease due to it being antiatherogenic, anti-ischemic, antiplatelet and antithrombotic. It acts as a growth stimulant and is involved in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. It is an important ingredient of tooth paste which provides effective relief for sensitive teeth.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ethyl ether

Notes
Air sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 74-79-3
Molecular Formula C6H14N4O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 174.20
MDL Number MFCD00002635
InChI Key ODKSFYDXXFIFQN-UHFFFAOYNA-N
Synonym l-arginine, arginine, l-+-arginine, l-arg, l +-arginine, s-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid, h-arg-oh, arginina, arginine, l
PubChem CID 6322
ChEBI CHEBI:16467
SMILES NC(CCCN=C(N)N)C(O)=O

Specifications

Melting Point 226°C (decomposition)
Assay Percent Range 98+%
Beilstein 1725413
Merck Index 14,780
Solubility Information Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ethyl ether
IUPAC Name 2-amino-5-[(diaminomethylidene)amino]pentanoic acid
Formula Weight 174.2
Percent Purity ≥98%
Quantity 25 g
Optical Rotation +26° (c=1.6 in 6N HCl)
Sensitivity Air Sensitive
Chemical Name or Material L-Arginine
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Hazard Category H319
Precautionary Statement P264b-P280i-P305+P351+P338
EINECSNumber 200-811-1
RTECSNumber CF1934200
TSCA Yes
storageNote1 Air sensitive
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

RUO – Research Use Only

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