Description

Lombricine CAS NO 625-20-7 is a naturally occurring guanidino compound, specifically the phosphagen found in earthworms and other annelids. This unique biochemical plays a critical role in cellular energy buffering and phosphate transfer within these organisms. It serves as a valuable reference standard and research chemical for studies in comparative biochemistry, metabolic pathways, and phosphagen evolution. Industries and research institutions focused on enzymology, marine biology, and the development of novel biochemical assays require this high-purity compound.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Primary use as a high-purity reference standard for analytical method development and validation in laboratory settings.
• Enzymology Studies: Investigation of substrate specificity and kinetics for enzymes like lombricine kinase and related phosphagen kinases.
• Comparative Physiology: Research into energy metabolism and the evolutionary biology of phosphagen systems across different species, particularly annelids.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used in tracing and understanding phosphate transfer and cellular energy buffering mechanisms in invertebrate models.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use as a specialized building block or intermediate in the synthesis of novel bioactive compounds or diagnostic agents.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Essential for universities and research institutes conducting fundamental studies in biochemistry and marine biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lombricine
CAS No.	625-20-7
Molecular Formula	C7H17N5O5
Molecular Weight	251.24 g/mol
Synonyms	N-[(Aminoiminomethyl)amino]-2-[[(2S)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]amino]acetic acid; 2-[[(2S)-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl]amino]-N-(diaminomethylideneamino)acetic acid; N-(Diaminomethylene)-2-[(2S)-2-amino-2-carboxyethylamino]acetamide; L-Lombricine; (S)-Lombricine; Annelid phosphagen
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lombricine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, and impurity profiles. We adhere to rigorous in-house specifications aligned with research-grade standards, ensuring reliable performance as a biochemical tool.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. For long-term storage, consider desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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