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

Name: L-Arginine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046053

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

Vaqora Chemicals supplies L-Arginine in BP/USP/EP / Cell Culture grade, an amino acid derivative registered under CAS number 74-79-3. Formula C6H14N4O2, molecular weight 174.2 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid. It is also known as arginine or (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include peptide synthesis, cell culture media, biochemical research and diagnostic assays. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

We offer L-Arginine in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Peptide synthesis
Cell culture media
Biochemical research
Diagnostic assays

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Arginine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested
Catalogue No.	VQ-046053
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	BP/USP/EP / Cell Culture
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	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-4.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 4
TPSA	128 Å²
Synonyms	arginine, (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid, 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, (S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic 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

Biochemistry

L-Arginine, 99%+

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

VQ-002118

L-Arginine, bioultra, 99.5%

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

VQ-002119

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

VQ-046736

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, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Arginine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested is 74-79-3. It is also known as arginine, (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid, L-Arg.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-Arginine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested?

L-Arginine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested 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, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested can I order?

We supply L-Arginine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested in BP/USP/EP / Cell Culture grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with L-Arginine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested?

Yes. Every lot of L-Arginine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested 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, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested be shipped internationally?

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