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%
Storage Temperature: 20-25°C
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: Manufactured and Packaged under cGMP.
Assay: >98.5%
Biological Source: from non-animal source
Gene Information: human ... NOS1, NOS2
Grade: EP
Impurities: endotoxin, tested
MP: 222°C (dec.)(lit.)
Quality Level: GMP-COMPENDIA
Solubility: H2O: soluble100 mg/mL
Storage Temp.: 20-25°C
Suitability: suitable for cell culture