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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Arginine, 98+%
CAS: 74-79-3 | C6H14N4O2 | 174.20 g/mol
Brand: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A15738.0E
Quantity | 2500 g |
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Description
L-Arginine is used for heart and blood vessel conditions which includes congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain, high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. It plays a vital role in the treatment of cardiovascular disease due to it being antiatherogenic, anti-ischemic, antiplatelet and antithrombotic. It acts as a growth stimulant and is involved in the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. It is an important ingredient of tooth paste which provides effective relief for sensitive teeth.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
SolubilitySoluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ethyl ether
Notes
Air sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers
74-79-3 | |
174.20 | |
ODKSFYDXXFIFQN-UHFFFAOYNA-N | |
6322 | |
NC(CCCN=C(N)N)C(O)=O |
C6H14N4O2 | |
MFCD00002635 | |
l-arginine, arginine, l-+-arginine, l-arg, l +-arginine, s-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid, h-arg-oh, arginina, arginine, l | |
CHEBI:16467 |
Specifications
226°C (decomposition) | |
98+% | |
MFCD00002635 | |
14,780 | |
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in ethyl ether | |
NC(CCCN=C(N)N)C(O)=O | |
174.20 | |
6322 | |
174.2 | |
Air Sensitive | |
L-Arginine |
74-79-3 | |
C6H14N4O2 | |
1725413 | |
l-arginine, arginine, l-+-arginine, l-arg, l +-arginine, s-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid, h-arg-oh, arginina, arginine, l | |
ODKSFYDXXFIFQN-UHFFFAOYNA-N | |
(2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid | |
2500 g | |
CHEBI:16467 | |
+26° (c=1.6 in 6N HCl) | |
≥98% |
Safety and Handling
- L-Arginine
Signal Word
- Warning
Hazard Category
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
Hazard Statement
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : L-Arginine
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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Q30L029 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/05/2025 | A15738.22,A15738.0E,A15738.36,A15738.14 |
A0457934 | Certificate of Analysis | 20/03/2024 | A15738.22,A15738.0E,A15738.14,A15738.36 |
A0450359 | Certificate of Analysis | 20/02/2024 | A15738.22,A15738.0E,A15738.14,A15738.36 |
N14J069 | Certificate of Analysis | 24/10/2023 | A15738.22,A15738.0E,A15738.14,A15738.36 |
S06J008 | Certificate of Analysis | 24/10/2023 | A15738.22,A15738.0E,A15738.14,A15738.36 |
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