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L-Ornithine
Key Features and Details
L-Ornithine is an amino acid that is not coded for by the genetic code. It is formed during the decomposition of argininine by arginase and participates in the urea cycle. Ornithine is the starting point for the formation of a family of polyamines that include spermine, spermidine and putrescine.
SYNONYMS: L -2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid; 2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid monohydrochloride
CAS: #
3184-13-2
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C5H12N2O2 HCl
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 168.63
BEILSTEIN REGISTRY No.: 3625847
EC No: 221-678-6
MDL No: MFCD00064562
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
L-Ornithine is an amino acid that is not coded for by the genetic code. It is formed during the decomposition of argininine by arginase and participates in the urea cycle. Ornithine is the starting point for the formation of a family of polyamines that include spermine, spermidine and putrescine.
Application Notes
L-Ornithine hydrochloride is used as a media supplement to support the biosynthesis of polyamines.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Media supplement
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: 02194718-CF
Base Catalog Number: 194718
Alternate Names: L -2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid; 2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid monohydrochloride
Beilstein Registration No
: 3625847
CAS
: #
3184-13-2
EC No
: 221-678-6
Format
: Powder
Grade
: Cell Culture
Hazard Statements
: H319
MDL No
: MFCD00064562
Melting Point
: 233 °C (dec.)(Lit.)
Molecular Formula
: C5H12N2O2 HCl
Molecular Weight
: 168.63
PPE
: Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
Purity
: ~99%
RTECS No
: RM2985000
Safety Symbol
: GHS07
