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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Arginine, 98+%
Description
L-Arginine is used for heart and blood vessel conditions which includes congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain, high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. It plays a vital role in the treatment of cardiovascular disease due to it being antiatherogenic, anti-ischemic, antiplatelet and antithrombotic. It acts as a growth stimulant and is involved in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. It is an important ingredient of tooth paste which provides effective relief for sensitive teeth.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ethyl ether
Notes
Air sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 226°C (decomposition) |
| Assay Percent Range | 98+% |
| Beilstein | 1725413 |
| Merck Index | 14,780 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ethyl ether |
| IUPAC Name | 2-amino-5-[(diaminomethylidene)amino]pentanoic acid |
| Formula Weight | 174.2 |
| Percent Purity | ≥98% |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Optical Rotation | +26° (c=1.6 in 6N HCl) |
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Safety and Handling
- L-Arginine
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : L-Arginine
RUO – Research Use Only