L(+)-Arginine

Product Description

1. Quick Detail:

Product Name: L(+)-Arginine

Synonyms: L(+)-ARGININE;L-ARGININE;L-ARGININE BASE;L-ARG;L-2-AMINO-5-GUANIDINOVALERIC ACID;ARG;ARGININE, L-;FEMA 3819

CAS: 74-79-3

MF: C6H14N4O2

MW: 174.2

EINECS: 200-811-1

Chemical Properties White crystalline powder

2. Description:

L-arginine is a chemical building block called "an amino acid." It is obtained from the diet and is necessary for the body to make proteins. L-arginine is found in red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. It can also be made in a laboratory and used as medicine.

L-arginine is used for heart and blood vessel conditions including congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease. L-arginine is also used for recurrent pain in the legs due to blocked arteries (intermittent claudication), decreased mental capacity in the elderly (seniledementia), erectile dysfunction (ED), and male infertility.