L(+)-Arginine
CAS NO.:74-79-3
MF: C6H14N4O2
MW: 174.2
Nature:White diamond crystal (precipitated from water, containing 2 molecular crystal water) or monoclinic flake crystal (no crystal water), odorless, bitter taste
Application: Arginine is an essential amino acid for infant growth and development. It is an intermediate metabolite in the ornithine cycle and can promote the conversion of ammonia to urea, thereby reducing blood ammonia levels. It is also the main component of sperm protein, has the role of promoting sperm production and providing sperm movement energy. In addition, intravenous injection of arginine can stimulate the pituitary to release growth hormone, which can be used for pituitary function test.