L-(-)-Ornithine
TL;DR: L-(-)-Ornithine (CAS 70-26-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H12N2O2 and molecular weight 132.08987 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
(2S)-2,5-diaminopentanoic acid
Also Known As: L-ornithine, ornithine, (S)-Ornithine, (S)-2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid, Ornitina
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H12N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.08987 g/mol |
| XLogP | -4.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 89.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 132.08987 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 95.0 |
| Melting Point | 140 |
| Solubility | Appreciable |
| SMILES | C(C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)CN |
| InChIKey | AHLPHDHHMVZTML-BYPYZUCNSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: L-(-)-Ornithine 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).
L-(-)-Ornithine is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 70-26-8 and the molecular formula C5H12N2O2 and a molecular weight of 132.09 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a solubility: Appreciable. Synonyms include L-ornithine and ornithine.
Custom synthesis (mg to ton scale), HPLC/NMR/MS analytical support, and complete COA/MSDS documentation are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of L-(-)-Ornithine
Property Insights of L-(-)-Ornithine
The XLogP value of -4.4 indicates that L-(-)-Ornithine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 89.3 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for L-(-)-Ornithine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, L-(-)-Ornithine has 3 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 L-(-)-Ornithine?
The CAS number of L-(-)-Ornithine is 70-26-8.
What is the molecular formula of L-(-)-Ornithine?
The molecular formula of L-(-)-Ornithine is C5H12N2O2.
What is the molecular weight of L-(-)-Ornithine?
The molecular weight of L-(-)-Ornithine is 132.08987 g/mol.
What are the applications of L-(-)-Ornithine?
L-(-)-Ornithine 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...
Where can I buy L-(-)-Ornithine?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for L-(-)-Ornithine?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for L-(-)-Ornithine and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.