Ornithine

Name:
Ornithine
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	2,5-diaminovaleric acid
M Formula:	NH2(CH2)3CH(NH2)COOH
Properties:
(L(+)-ornithine.) Crystals from alcohol-ether. Mp 140C. Soluble in water and alcohol. (DL-ornithine) Crystals from water. Slightly soluble in alcohol.
Derivation:
Isolated from proteins after hydrolysis with alkali.
Use:
Biochemical research; medicine.