arginineArginine

L-Arginine is a basic, genetically coded amino acid. It is essential for human development ("semi-essential").

Symbol
arg r
Molecular formula
C6H14N4O2
Molecular weight
174.20
Isoelectric point (pH)
11.15
pKa values
2.18, 9.09, 13.2 (guanidine)
CAS Registry Number
74-79-3

Molecular Model

arginine 3D

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