L-Arginine
TL;DR: L-Arginine (CAS 74-79-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H14N4O2 and molecular weight 174.11168 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
(2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid
Also Known As: L-arginine, arginine, L-(+)-Arginine, L(+)-Arginine, H-Arg-OH
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H14N4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.11168 g/mol |
| XLogP | -4.2 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 128.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 174.11168 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 12 |
| Complexity | 176.0 |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Melting Point | 244 |
| Solubility | 182000 |
| SMILES | C(C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)CN=C(N)N |
| InChIKey | ODKSFYDXXFIFQN-BYPYZUCNSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: L-Arginine 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. Product profile: commercial lots are supplied at ≥98%. 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-Arginine is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 74-79-3 and the molecular formula C6H14N4O2 and a molecular weight of 174.11 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a solubility: 182000. Synonyms include L-arginine and arginine.
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-Arginine
Property Insights of L-Arginine
The XLogP value of -4.2 indicates that L-Arginine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 128.0 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for L-Arginine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, L-Arginine 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 L-Arginine?
The CAS number of L-Arginine is 74-79-3.
What is the molecular formula of L-Arginine?
The molecular formula of L-Arginine is C6H14N4O2.
What is the molecular weight of L-Arginine?
The molecular weight of L-Arginine is 174.11168 g/mol.
What are the applications of L-Arginine?
L-Arginine 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. Product profile: commercial lots are supplied at ≥98%. Available from CoreyChem as both...
Where can I buy L-Arginine?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for L-Arginine?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for L-Arginine and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.