L-Arginine, IP/USP 98.50–101.50%

Name: L-Arginine, IP/USP 98.50–101.50%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046736

About L-Arginine, IP/USP 98.50–101.50%

L-Arginine is an amino acid derivative in IP/USP grade carrying the CAS registry number 74-79-3 with a typical assay of 98.50–101.50%. Formula C6H14N4O2, molecular weight 174.2 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid. Alternative names: arginine and (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for peptide synthesis, cell culture media and biochemical research. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Available in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg packs, L-Arginine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Peptide synthesis
Cell culture media
Biochemical research

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Arginine, IP/USP 98.50–101.50%
Catalogue No.	VQ-046736
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	IP/USP
Purity / assay	98.50–101.50%
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

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

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, IP/USP 98.50–101.50%?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Arginine, IP/USP 98.50–101.50% 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, IP/USP 98.50–101.50%?

L-Arginine, IP/USP 98.50–101.50% 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, IP/USP 98.50–101.50% can I order?

We supply L-Arginine, IP/USP 98.50–101.50% in IP/USP (98.50–101.50%) 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, IP/USP 98.50–101.50%?

Yes. Every lot of L-Arginine, IP/USP 98.50–101.50% 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, IP/USP 98.50–101.50% be shipped internationally?

Yes. L-Arginine, IP/USP 98.50–101.50% 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.