Identification | ||
Name | L(+)-Arginine | |
Synonyms | (S)-(+)-Arginine; 2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid; 2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid | |
Molecular Structure | ||
Molecular Formula | C6H14N4O2 | |
Molecular Weight | 174.20 | |
CAS Registry Number | 74-79-3 | |
EINECS | 200-811-1 | |
Properties | ||
Melting point | 223-224 ºC | |
alpha | 27.1 º (c=8, 6N HCl) | |
Water solubility | 148.7 g/L (20 ºC) |