Applications

Biochemical and Cellular Research

General

What is L-Arginine? It is an amino acid that helps the body build protein. Your body usually makes all the L-arginine it needs. L-arginine is also found in most protein-rich foods, including fish, red meat, poultry, soy, whole grains, beans and dairy products.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality L-Arginine, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Biochemical and Cellular Research
Used in biochemical research, where it plays a role in studies of protein synthesis, metabolic pathways, and amino acid balance. It is essential for understanding cellular metabolism and energy utilisation, particularly in muscle cells and during exercise.

Specification

FOOD GRADE

• Minimum Assay: 98.5-101.5%
• Molecular Formula: C6H14N4O2
• Molecular Weight: 174.20
• pH: 10.50- 12.00
• Heavy Metals (as Pb): <15ppm
• Arsenic (AS): <15ppm
• Lead (Pb): <5ppm
• Loss on Drying: <1.0%
• Specific Rotation: +26.0 - +27.9 deg C
• Residual Ignition: <0.2%

Microbiological

• Coliforms: Negative
• Moulds: <100cfu/g
• Salmonella: negative/g
• Escherichia Coli: negative/g

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Not considered harmful under normal laboratory conditions