Description

D-Homoarginine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative of arginine, characterized by an additional methylene group in its side chain. This structural modification makes it a valuable biochemical tool and a key intermediate in specialized research and synthesis. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the life sciences sector. The compound is supplied under stringent quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for critical applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies, particularly for nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and arginase research.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of novel peptide-based therapeutics and diagnostic agents.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Employed in metabolic flux studies to investigate the urea cycle and related amino acid metabolism.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for quality control.
• Peptide Synthesis: Incorporated into custom peptides to study structure-activity relationships and modify biological properties.
• Cell Culture Media: Acts as a specialized component in defined media for culturing specific cell lines in bioproduction.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Homoarginine
CAS No.	110798-13-5
Molecular Formula	C7H16N4O2
Molecular Weight	188.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R)-2-Amino-6-(diaminomethylideneamino)hexanoic acid; D-2-Amino-6-guanidinohexanoic acid; (R)-Homoarginine; D-HArg; (R)-2-Amino-6-guanidinocaproic acid; D-α-Amino-δ-guanidinovaleric acid; Homo-D-arginine
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Quality Control

Our D-Homoarginine is manufactured under a quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We can supply material compliant with various internal specifications for pharmaceutical intermediates or research-grade applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	[α]²⁰/D: Specific range available on COA
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.