L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate

Name: L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-048795

About L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate, a process intermediate or related compound of Arginine registered under CAS number 16856-18-1. Its molecular formula is C11H20N4O7 and its molecular weight is 320.3 g/mol. Alternative names: Arginine oxoglurate and L-Arginine 2-oxoglutarate.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Arginine, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Arginine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate
Catalogue No.	VQ-048795
CAS Number	16856-18-1
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid;2-oxopentanedioic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₂₀N₄O₇
Molecular weight	320.3 g/mol
Exact mass	320.1332
InChIKey	PGRNZHOQVAPMFX-WCCKRBBISA-N
SMILES	C(C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)CN=C(N)N.C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	11427178

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	6 / 9
TPSA	219 Å²
Synonyms	Arginine oxoglurate, L-Arginine 2-oxoglutarate, L-Arginine, 2-oxopentanedioate (1:1), (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid 2-oxopentanedioic acid (1:1), (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid compound with 2-oxopentanedioic acid (1:1), (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid 2-oxopentanedioic acid salt, arginine alpha-ketoglutarate, H-Arg-OH, A-ketoglutarate, L-Arginine a-ketoglutarate (1:1), 2-Oxopentanedioic acid--arginine (1/1), 2-Oxopentanedioic acid--L-arginine (1/1)

Documents

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate is 16856-18-1. It is also known as Arginine oxoglurate, L-Arginine 2-oxoglutarate, L-Arginine, 2-oxopentanedioate (1:1).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate?

L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate has the molecular formula C11H20N4O7 and a molecular weight of 320.3 g/mol.

What is L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate used for?

L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Arginine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate can I order?

We supply L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate?

Yes. Every lot of L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate 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 Alpha-ketoglutarate be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export L-Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.