N'-Nitro-L-arginine
[CAS# 2149-70-4]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Amino acids and their derivatives >> Arginine derivatives
• Name: N'-Nitro-L-arginine
• Synonyms: N5-(Nitroamidino)-L-2,5-diaminopentanoic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₃N₅O₄
• Molecular Weight: 219.20
• CAS Registry Number: 2149-70-4
• EC Number: 218-418-9

Properties

• Melting point: 257 ºC (dec.)
• alpha: 23.5 º (c=4, 2N HCl 24 ºC)

Safety Data

• Safety Description: S22;S24/25