Arginine

C₆H₁₄N₄O₂

IUPAC: (2S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid

CAS: 74-79-3

Overview

Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid that is a precursor to nitric oxide, a key signaling molecule for blood vessel dilation.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 14 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Nitrogen N 4 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×14
8.1%
C
Carbon ×6
41.4%
N
Nitrogen ×4
32.2%
O
Oxygen ×2
18.4%

Uses

  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Pharmaceutical
  • • Wound healing adjunct

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Discovery that arginine produces nitric oxide won the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology

Structure

SMILES

C(CC(C(=O)O)N)CN=C(N)N

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
174.20 g/mol
Density
1.4600 g/cm³
Melting Point
244.0 °C
Solubility
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
174.1117
XLogP
-4.2
TPSA
128.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
4
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
12
Complexity
176.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arginine?
Arginine (C₆H₁₄N₄O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Arginine?
Arginine has a molar mass of 174.2 g/mol.
What state is Arginine at room temperature?
Arginine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Arginine organic or inorganic?
Arginine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Arginine?
Arginine (C₆H₁₄N₄O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).