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: 98.5-101.0%
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: 10 mg in autosample vial
Assay: 98.5-101.0%
Biological Source: from non-animal source
Form: powder
Gene Information: human ... NOS1, NOS2
Impurities: endotoxin, tested
MP: 222°C (dec.)(lit.)
Solubility: H2O: soluble100 mg/mL
Suitability: suitable for cell culture