Citrulline
TL;DR: Citrulline (CAS 372-75-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H13N3O3 and molecular weight 175.09569 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
(2S)-2-amino-5-(carbamoylamino)pentanoic acid
Also Known As: L-citrulline, citrulline, H-cit-oh, Sitrulline, L-Cytrulline
Application Areas
Top 5 of 21 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H13N3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 175.09569 g/mol |
| XLogP | -4.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 118.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 175.09569 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 171.0 |
| Melting Point | 235.5 |
| Solubility | 200 |
| SMILES | C(C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)CNC(=O)N |
| InChIKey | RHGKLRLOHDJJDR-BYPYZUCNSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Citrulline is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Citrulline (CAS 372-75-8) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C6H13N3O3 and a molecular weight of 175.1 g/mol. Key physical properties include a solubility: 200. Synonyms include L-citrulline and citrulline.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Citrulline
Property Insights of Citrulline
The XLogP value of -4.3 indicates that Citrulline is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 118.0 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Citrulline. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Citrulline has 4 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Citrulline?
The CAS number of Citrulline is 372-75-8.
What is the molecular formula of Citrulline?
The molecular formula of Citrulline is C6H13N3O3.
What is the molecular weight of Citrulline?
The molecular weight of Citrulline is 175.09569 g/mol.
What are the applications of Citrulline?
Citrulline is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy Citrulline?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Citrulline?
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