Arginine

Name:
Arginine
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	guanidine aminovaleric acid; amino-4-guanidovaleric acid
Chemistry structure:
Properties:
Prisms from water containing two molecules of H2O, anhydrous plates from alcohol solution. Dehydrates at 105C, decomposes at 244C. Sparingly soluble in alcohol; insoluble inether.
Derivation:
Widely found in animal and plant proteins. It is precipitated as the flavianate from gelatin hydrolyzate in industry.
Use:
Biochemical research, medicine, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplement.