Arginine hydrochloride
USP/1042601 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: L-Arginine monohydrochloride; L-(+)-Arginine monohydrochloride; (S)
CAS Number: 1119-34-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H14N4O2 · HCl
Molecular Weight: 210.66
MDL Number: MFCD00064550
Linear Formula: C6H14N4O2 · HCl
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | arginine |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| form | powder |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C6H14N4O2.ClH/c7-4(5(1 |
| InChI key | KWTQSFXGGICVPE-WCCKRBBISA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | Cl[H].N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N) |
| solubility | alcohol: slightly soluble |
| ether: insoluble | |
| water: freely soluble |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Arginine hydrochloride USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Arginine Hydrochloride Injection • Arginine Hydrochloride Compounded Oral Solution • Arginine Tablets • Arginine Capsules • Lysine Hydrochloride • Lysine Acetate |
| 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. |
| 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 ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |

