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Nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride
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Nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride is a competitive inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase, used in research to study nitric oxide signaling pathways. It is available with a purity of ≥98% and supplied as a white to off-white powder. CAS: 51298-62-5, Molecular Formula: C7H16ClN5O4, Molecular Weight: 269.69 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Molekula supplies Nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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5 g — £57.00 per pack ex VAT · £68.40 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥ 98% |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 10827891 |
| CAS Number | 51298-62-5 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl (2S)-2-amino-5-[[amino(nitramido)methylidene]amino]pentanoate;hydrochloride |
| EC Number | 257-116-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H16ClN5O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 269.69 |
| Exact Mass | 269.0891 |
| SMILES | COC(=O)[C@H](CCCN=C(N)N[N+](=O)[O-])N.Cl |
| InChIKey | QBNXAGZYLSRPJK-JEDNCBNOSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H15N5O4.ClH/c1-16-6(13)5(8)3-2-4-10-7(9)11-12(14)15;/h5H,2-4,8H2,1H3,(H3,9,10,11);1H/t5-;/m0./s1 |
| PubChem CID | 135193 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29299050 |
| Tariff Code | 2929909090 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (S)-Methyl 2-amino-5-(3-nitroguanidino)pentanoate hydrochloride
- H-Arg(NO2)-OMe.HCl
- L-NAME HCl
- L-NAME hydrochloride
- L-Ornithine, N5-[imino(nitroamino)methyl]-, methyl ester, hydrochloride (1:1)
- Methyl N5-(imino(nitroamino)methyl)-L-ornithine monohydrochloride
- N-Nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride
- NG-Nitro-L-arginine Methyl Ester, Hydrochloride
- NG-Nitroarginine methyl ester hydrochloride
- Nomega-Nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride
Frequently asked questions
What is Nitro-L-arginine methyl ester hydrochloride used for?
It is a selective inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and is commonly used in research to study the role of nitric oxide in biological systems.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is C7H16ClN5O4 with a molecular weight of 269.69 g/mol.
How should this compound be stored?
Store at 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade is available?
Available in research grade; specific purity details are provided upon request.
Can Molekula supply this in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.
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