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Premium Ingredient L-Arginine

Premium Ingredient L-Arginine is a nonessential amino acid that may play an important role in the treatment of heart disease and to increase blood flow through the coronary artery. As a health supplement claiming to improve vascular health and treat erectile dysfunction in men. L-arginine, which is promoted as a human growth stimulant, has also been used in bodybuilding.

Ingredient Name: L-Arginine

Features: Improved Blood Circulation

End Uses: Dietary Supplements

Synonyms: (2S)-2-Amino-5-Guanidinopentanoic Acid, 2-Amino-5-Guanidinovaleric Acid, L-(+)-Arginine, L-A-Amino-D-Guanidinovalerate, L-Arg, L-Arginin

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Protein Type
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
74-79-3
Molecular formula
C6H14N4O2
EC No.
200-811-1
Ingredients
L-Arginine
Chemical Structure

Premium Ingredient L-Arginine - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Solubility
Appearance
White Crystals Or Crystalline Powder.
Soluble in
Water
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Rotation26.9 - 27.9°-
State of Solution (Transmittance)Clear and colorless min. 98.0--
Chloridemax. 0.020%-
Ammoniummax. 0.02%-
Sulfatemax. 0.020%-
Iron Contentmax. 10ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm-
Arsenicmax. 1ppm-
Other Amino AcidsChromatographically not detectable--
loss on Dryingmax. 0.50%-
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated)max. 0.10%-
Assay99.0-101.0%-
pH10.5-12.0--
Molecular Weight174.2--

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Recommended limit

2 years

Storage

Preserve in tight containers at controlled room temperature.