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Synonyms: (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid
Molecular Formula: C6H14N4O2
Molecular Weight: 174.2
Linear Structural Formula: H2NC(=NH)NH(CH2)3CH(NH2)CO2H
MDL Number: MFCD00002635
Purity: >=98.0% (HPLC)
Melting Point: 222 C (dec.) (lit.)
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.
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