What is L-arginine?
L-arginine, an L-α- amino acid, is the L-isomer of arginine. One of the most widely used amino acids in animal cells is not only the precursor of protein synthesis, but also the precursor of nitric oxide, urea, polyamine, proline, glutamate and creatine synthesis.
Key Characteristics
| Property | Specification |
| Molecular Weight | 174.20 g/mol |
| Exact Mass | 174.11167570 Da |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in ethyl ether; slightly soluble in ethanol. In water,182 mg/mL（25°C） |
| pH | Strongly alkaline |
| Appearance | Powdery white solid at room temperature |
| Melting point | 244℃ |
Key Uses
Arginine plays an important role in the following processes:
cell division
Wound healing
Discharge ammonia
immunologic function
Secretory hormone
Muscle growth
Synthesis of nitric oxide, thereby playing an important role in neurotransmission, vascular relaxation, cytotoxicity and immunity.
Applications of L-arginine
Biological agents
pharmacy
Animal drugs
cosmetic
EU flavor substances
Food additive, food grade FDA additive.