L-Arginine ethyl ester
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IUPAC name
(S)-Ethyl 2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoate
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Other names
Arginine ethyl ester; Ethyl l-arginate
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Properties | |
C8H18N4O2 | |
Molar mass | 202.258 g·mol−1 |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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l-Arginine ethyl ester or ethyl arginate is an alternative supplement form of the conditionally-essential
Physical and chemical properties
l-Arginine ethyl ester is a white powder quickly soluble in hot water. It has a characteristically bad and bitter taste, thus before drinking it is recommended to mix the powder with a strongly flavored beverage or citrus juice.[dubious – discuss]
Arginine ethyl ester falls under the category of protected aminoacids. These are modified aminoacids molecules which show a different pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics compared to the base form. In fact the ethyl ester in Arginine ethyl ester is bound to the hydrogen side of the molecule, protecting it from
Uses
l-Arginine ethyl ester is biochemical reagent which can be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.[2]
References
- ^ "Benzolyl-l-arginine ethyl ester". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Archived from the original on 2022-08-09. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- PMID 22312346.