L-Arginine

Chinese Name: L-Arginine

English Name: L(+)-Arginine

CAS Number: 74-79-3

Quality Standard: AJI, FCC, USP, EP, CP

Alias: L-Arginine; 2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid; L-Protein amino acid; Guanidinovaleric acid; Arginine; L-2-Amino-guanidinovaleric acid; L-Guanidinovaleric acid; L-Arginine base

Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₄N₄O₂

Molecular Weight: 174.2

Properties: White rhombic crystals (precipitated from water, containing 2 molecules of crystal water) or monoclinic flaky crystals (without crystal water), odorless, bitter taste

Uses: Used in biochemical research, various types of hepatic coma and viral hepatitis patients with abnormal alanine aminotransferase. Nutritional supplement; flavoring agent. When heated with sugar, amino groups can produce special aromatic substances. Approved as a permitted food flavoring agent.