L-Arginine Monohydrochloride is a precursor of nitric oxide synthesis that induces vasodilation in vivo. Nitric oxide potentiates insulin-mediated glucose uptake through the increase in blood flow.

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Synonyms	Arginine; Arg; 2-amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid; (S)-2-amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)-amino]pentanoic acid
Product #	A-2883
CAS #	1119-34-2
Formula	C6H14N4O2•HCl
MW	210.66
Appearance	Crystalline powder
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Soluble in water (211 mg/ml at 20 °C), and hot alcohol (slightly).
Melting Point	226-230 °C
Storage Temp	4° C

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SMILES	C(C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)CN=C(N)N.Cl