Sigma-Aldrich L-Arginine monohydrochloride, 98.5–101.0%

Sigma-Aldrich L-Arginine monohydrochloride, 98.5–101.0%

Description

L-Arginine monohydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of L-arginine, supplied as a non-synthetic biochemical reagent. It is used as an arginine source in cell-culture media and other biological research systems, including defined media and experimental workflows that require this amino acid.

Key Features

• Suitable for mammalian cell culture and biochemical research.
• Meets EP, JP and USP testing specifications.
• Non-synthetic product supplied as a white powder.
• Endotoxin tested.
• L-Arginine functions as a substrate of nitric oxide synthase, producing citrulline and nitric oxide in the associated biochemical pathway.

Applications

• Supplement for mammalian cell-culture media supporting cell growth and maintenance.
• Component of SILAC medium for stable-isotope labelling workflows.
• Use in mouse pancreas perfusion experiments.
• Pharmaceutical small-molecule research involving L-arginine.

Specifications

• Empirical formula: C6H14N4O2 · HCl.
• CAS number: 1119-34-2.
• Molecular weight: 210.66 g/mol.
• Assay: 98.5–101.0%.