[02194626-CF] CAS 74-79-3 | L-Arginine, Cell Culture Reagent, ≥99% | MP bio
02194626-CF | CAS 74-79-3 | L-Arginine, Cell Culture Reagent, ≥99% | MPBIO
Key Features and Details
L-Arginine
| SKU | 02194626-CF |
| Alternate Names | 2-Amino-5-Guanidnovaleric Acid; (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid; Arg; R; (s)-2-amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino] pentanoic acid |
| Application Notes | L-Arginine is used in cell culture as a component of MEM amino acids solution. |
| Base Catalog Number | 194626 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1725413 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Substrate of nitric oxide synthase, which is converted to citrulline and nitric oxide (NO). Induces insulin release by a nitric oxide-dependent mechanism. |
| CAS # | 74-79-3 |
| EC Number | 200-811-1 |
| Format | Powder |
| Grade | Cell Culture Grade |
| Isoelectric Point | 10.76 (Lit.) |
| Melting Point | 244 dec °C |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14N4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.204 g/mol |
| Optical Rotation | +26.3° to +27.7° (c=1.6, 6N HCl) |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
| pH | Strongly alkaline |
| pKa | 1.82 (COOH), 8.99 (a-NH2), 12.48 (guanido group)(Lit.) |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| RTECS Number | CF1934200 |
| Solubility | Water Solubility182000 mg/L (at 25 °C) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical’s products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
