Synonyms: (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid
Formula: H2NC(=NH)NH(CH2)3CH(NH2)CO2H
Formula Weight: 174.20
CAS No.: 74-79-3
Purity: ≥98% (TLC)
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: 1 kg in poly bottle
Packaging: 100, 500 g in poly bottle
Assay: ≥98% (TLC)
Color: white
Form: powder
Gene Information: human ... NOS1, NOS2
Grade: reagent grade
MP: 222°C (dec.)(lit.)
Solubility: H2O: soluble50 mg/mL