L-Arginine
Product Description
| Product | L-Arginine |
| CAS | 74-79-3 |
| Formula | H2NCNHNHCH2CH2CH2CHNH2COOH |
| Synonym | L-Amino-4-guanidovaleric acid, L-Arginine |
Typical Product Specifications
| Slightly Soluble | in alcohol |
| Identification | Conforms to USP STD |
| Description | White crystal or crystalline powder |
| Sulfates | NMT 0.03% |
| Arsenic PPM | NMT 1.5ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.3% |
| Chlorides | NMT 0.05% |
| Specific Rotation | +26.2 to 27.6° |
| Heavy Metals; USP <231> | NMT 0.0015% |
| Iron | NMT 0.003% |
| Assay % | 98.5% to 101.5% |
| Loss on Drying | Nmt 0.5% |
| O.V.I. | Meets the requirement |
| Insolubility | in ether |
| Melting Point | 235 c (dec.) |
| Molecular weight | 174.20 |
| Solubility | water |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | L-Arginine Base and L-Arginine HCl are both available. |
| Class | Vitamins - Nutritional Ingredients - Amino Acids |
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