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BP694

Arginine hydrochloride

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

L-Arginine monohydrochloride, (S)-(+)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid monohydrochloride, (S)-(+)-Arginine hydrochloride

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H14N4O2 · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
210.66
Beilstein:
3631658
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

arginine

form

crystalline

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

236-230 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Cl[H].N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H14N4O2.ClH/c7-4(5(11)12)2-1-3-10-6(8)9;/h4H,1-3,7H2,(H,11,12)(H4,8,9,10);1H/t4-;/m0./s1

InChI key

KWTQSFXGGICVPE-WCCKRBBISA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Arginine hydrochloride BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Arginine Hydrochloride Oral Solution
  • Arginine Hydrochloride Infusion
  • Arginine Hydrochloride Sterile Concentrate
  • Biochem/physiol Actions

    Substrate of nitric oxide synthase, which is converted to citrulline and nitric oxide (NO). Induces insulin release by a nitric oxide-dependent mechanism.

    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

    WGK

    WGK 1

    Flash Point(F)

    Not applicable

    Flash Point(C)

    Not applicable


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