L-Arginine, 99%+

Name: L-Arginine, 99%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002118

About L-Arginine, 99%+

Vaqora Chemicals supplies L-Arginine (Biochemistry grade), an amino acid derivative registered under CAS number 74-79-3 at a purity of ≥99%. Its molecular formula is C6H14N4O2 and its molecular weight is 174.2 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid. It is also known as L-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid or (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid.

In its supplied form it is white to almost white powder or crystalline powder or chunks. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 1 hazard statement. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include peptide synthesis, cell culture media, biochemical research and organic synthesis. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Peptide synthesis
Cell culture media
Biochemical research
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Arginine, 99%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-002118
CAS Number	74-79-3
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₄N₄O₂
Molecular weight	174.2 g/mol
Exact mass	174.1117
Grade	Biochemistry
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	29224990
InChIKey	ODKSFYDXXFIFQN-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILES	C(C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)CN=C(N)N
PubChem CID	6322

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to almost white powder or crystalline powder or chunks
LogP (XLogP3)	-4.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 4
TPSA	128 Å²
Synonyms	L-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid, (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid, arginine, L-(+)-Arginine, L-Arg, L-alpha-Amino-delta-guanidinovaleric acid, L-Arginin, 2-amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid, (2S)-2-amino-5-carbamimidamidopentanoic acid, (S)-2-Amino-5-((aminoiminomethyl)amino)pentanoic acid, (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid, (2S)-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 74-79-3

L-Arginine, bioultra, 99.5%

CAS: 74-79-3
Formula: C₆H₁₄N₄O₂
MW: 174.2 g/mol

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BP/USP/EP / Cell Cult…

L-Arginine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested

CAS: 74-79-3
Formula: C₆H₁₄N₄O₂
MW: 174.2 g/mol

VQ-046053

Cell Culture

L-Arginine, cell culture tested

CAS: 74-79-3
Formula: C₆H₁₄N₄O₂
MW: 174.2 g/mol

VQ-046322

IP/USP

L-Arginine, IP/USP 98.50–101.50%

CAS: 74-79-3
Formula: C₆H₁₄N₄O₂
MW: 174.2 g/mol

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Reagent

L-Arginine, reagent grade, ≥98%

CAS: 74-79-3
Formula: C₆H₁₄N₄O₂
MW: 174.2 g/mol

VQ-002120

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of L-Arginine, 99%+?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Arginine, 99%+ is 74-79-3. It is also known as L-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid, (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid, arginine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-Arginine, 99%+?

L-Arginine, 99%+ has the molecular formula C6H14N4O2 and a molecular weight of 174.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of L-Arginine, 99%+ can I order?

We supply L-Arginine, 99%+ in Biochemistry (≥99%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with L-Arginine, 99%+?

Yes. Every lot of L-Arginine, 99%+ is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can L-Arginine, 99%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. L-Arginine, 99%+ is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.