Arginine

C₆H₁₄N₄O₂

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

CAS: 74-79-3

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Hydrogen H 14 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Nitrogen N 4 14.0070
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

원소 구성

H
8.1%
C
41.4%
N
32.2%
O
18.4%

용도

  • Dietary supplement
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Wound healing adjunct

흥미로운 사실

  • 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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
174.20 g/mol
밀도
1.4600 g/cm³
녹는점
244.0 °C
용해도
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

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).