Synonym: L-a-Amino-?-(guanidinooxy)butyric acid sulfate salt
CAS Number: 2219-31-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H12N4O3 · H2SO4
Molecular Weight: 274.25
Beilstein Registry Number: 6121291
EC Number: 218-728-4
MDL Number: MFCD00012618
PubChem Substance ID: 24278349
Biochem/physiol Actions
Naturally occurring L-amino acid that interferes with L-arginine-utilizing enzymes due to its structural similarity with this L-amino acid. It is a selective inhibitor of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS).
Assay: =99% (TLC)
Form: powder
Color: white
MP: 160-165 °C (dec.)
Solubility: H2O: soluble100 mg/mL
Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
Gene Information: human ... NOS2