Arginine
Agent Name
Arginine
CAS Number
74-79-3
Formula
C6-H14-N4-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
L-Arginine; (L)-Arginine; (S)-2-Amino-5-((aminoiminomethyl)amino)pentanoic acid; Arginina [INN-Spanish]; Argininum [INN-Latin]; L-(+)-Arginine; L-Norvaline, 5-((aminoiminomethyl)amino)-; L-Ornithine, N5-(aminoiminomethyl)-; L-alpha-Amino-delta-guanidinovaleric acid; Pentanoic acid, 2-amino-5-((aminoiminomethyl)amino)-, (S)-; Arginine, L-; [ChemIDplus] Arg; R; 2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid; [Merck Index]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
An essential amino acid; Used as an ammonia detoxicant and diagnostic aid; [Merck Index] Used as a nutritional supplement for foods; [FDA] Used in biochemical research, pharmaceuticals, as a dietary supplement, and medication; [HSDB]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.39E-09 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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