Chemistry:L-Arginine L-pyroglutamate

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l-Arginine l-pyroglutamate
Arginine Pyroglutamate
Arginine Pyroglutamate
Names
IUPAC name
(2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid; (2S)-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid (1:1)
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
EC Number
  • 260-081-5
UNII
Properties
C11H21N5O5
Molar mass 303.319 g·mol−1
Appearance white powder
Density solid
Melting point 210 °C (410 °F; 483 K)
soluble
Hazards
Flash point 201.2 °C (394.2 °F; 474.3 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

l-Arginine l-pyroglutamate, also known as pirglutargine and arginine pidolate, is the l-arginine salt of pyroglutamic acid. Arginine pyroglutamate is a delivery form of arginine.

Physical and chemical properties

l-Arginine l-pyroglutamate is a crystalline solid powder with a sour taste. It is soluble in cold water.

Hazards

The compound is hazardous if ingested or inhaled in concentrated form. It is slightly hazardous in case of skin and eye contact.[1]

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