N-Nitroso L-Arginine

Name: N-Nitroso L-Arginine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-028967

About N-Nitroso L-Arginine

N-Nitroso L-Arginine (CAS 151512-14-0) is a nitrosamine impurity of Arginine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C6H12N4O3, molecular weight 188.18 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2S)-2-amino-5-[[amino(nitroso)methylidene]amino]pentanoic acid. Common synonyms include Nitroso L-Arginine and L-Arginine N-Oxide.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Laboratories use this nitrosamine standard to develop and validate highly sensitive LC-MS/MS methods, to confirm limits of detection and to document nitrosamine risk assessments in regulatory submissions. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies N-Nitroso L-Arginine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Nitrosamine risk assessment
Trace LC-MS/MS quantitation
Method validation (AMV)
Regulatory submissions

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-Nitroso L-Arginine
Catalogue No.	VQ-028967
CAS Number	151512-14-0
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-amino-5-[[amino(nitroso)methylidene]amino]pentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₂N₄O₃
Molecular weight	188.18 g/mol
Exact mass	188.0909
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	GMXCYQNZEAEZRP-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILES	C(C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)CN=C(N)N=O
PubChem CID	127762

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-3.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 5
TPSA	131 Å²
Synonyms	Nitroso L-Arginine, L-Arginine N-Oxide, N-Nitrosoarginine, L-Ornithine, N5-(iminonitrosomethyl)-, N~5~-(N-Oxocarbamimidoyl)ornithine, N5-(Iminonitrosomethyl)-L-ornithine, N~5~-(N-Oxocarbamimidoyl)-L-ornithine

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 N-Nitroso L-Arginine?

The CAS Registry Number of N-Nitroso L-Arginine is 151512-14-0. It is also known as Nitroso L-Arginine, L-Arginine N-Oxide, N-Nitrosoarginine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Nitroso L-Arginine?

N-Nitroso L-Arginine has the molecular formula C6H12N4O3 and a molecular weight of 188.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-amino-5-[[amino(nitroso)methylidene]amino]pentanoic acid.

What is N-Nitroso L-Arginine used for?

N-Nitroso L-Arginine 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 N-Nitroso L-Arginine can I order?

We supply N-Nitroso L-Arginine in Reference Standard grade, 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 N-Nitroso L-Arginine?

Yes. Every lot of N-Nitroso L-Arginine 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 N-Nitroso L-Arginine be shipped internationally?

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