Ornithine

Agent Name
Ornithine
CAS Number
70-26-8
Formula
C5-H12-N2-O2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Ornithine formula graphical representation
Synonyms
(S)-2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid; (S)-Ornithine; (S)-alpha,delta-Diaminovaleric acid; L(-)-Ornithine; L-Norvaline, 5-amino-; Ornithinum [Latin]; Ornitina [Spanish]; Pentanoic acid, 2,5-diamino-, (S)-; L-Ornithine; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Colorless solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
A non-essential amino acid; Has been used in the treatment of hyperammonemia; [Merck Index]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.11E-09 mm Hg

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