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MW 174.2 g/mol, Purity >99%. Precursor to nitric oxide synthesis. Amino acid implicated in neurotransmission, immune defences and cardiovascular endothelial protection. Bioavailability following oral administration is 68%.

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Chemical Structure - L-Arginine, substrate for nitric oxide synthase (AB120750), expandable thumbnail

Key facts

CAS number
74-79-3
Purity
> 99%
Form
Solid
Molecular weight
174.2 g/mol
Molecular formula
C6H14N4O2
Nature
Synthetic

Target data

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MW 174.2 g/mol, Purity >99%. Precursor to nitric oxide synthesis. Amino acid implicated in neurotransmission, immune defences and cardiovascular endothelial protection. Bioavailability following oral administration is 68%.

Key facts

Purity
> 99%
Solubility

Soluble in water to 100 mM.

Biological description

Precursor to nitric oxide synthesis. Amino acid implicated in neurotransmission, immune defences and cardiovascular endothelial protection. Bioavailability following oral administration is 68%.

IUPAC name
(S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid

Storage

Shipped at conditions
Ambient - Can Ship with Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
Ambient
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
Ambient
Storage information
The product can be stored for up to 12 months

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  • Chemical Structure - L-Arginine, substrate for nitric oxide synthase (ab120750), expandable thumbnail

    Chemical Structure - L-Arginine, substrate for nitric oxide synthase (ab120750)

    2D chemical structure image of ab120750, L-Arginine, substrate for nitric oxide synthase

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