Description

N2-Formyl-L-Arginine is a chemically modified derivative of the essential amino acid L-Arginine, where a formyl group protects the N2 (ω-guanidino) nitrogen. This modification is critical for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and research reagent in advanced biochemical applications. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for peptide synthesis, metabolic studies, and the development of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the solid-phase and solution-phase synthesis of complex peptides and peptidomimetics.
• Biochemical Research: Used in enzymatic and metabolic pathway studies, particularly those involving arginine metabolism and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) activity.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: Serves as a protected form of L-arginine, where the formyl group can be selectively removed under controlled conditions.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR method development.
• Cell Culture Media Component: Investigated for use in specialized cell culture formulations and nutrient media for specific research applications.
• Precursor for Bioconjugation: Acts as a starting material for creating labeled or tagged arginine derivatives for diagnostic and imaging purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	N2-Formyl-L-Arginine
CAS No.	93964-76-2
Molecular Formula	C7H15N5O3
Molecular Weight	217.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Nω-Formyl-L-arginine; L-Arginine, N2-formyl-; N2-Formylarginine; (S)-2-Amino-5-[(formylamino)imino]pentanoic acid; N-Formyl-L-arginine; Nω-Formylarginine; F-Arg-OH; N2-Formyl-L-Arg-OH
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Quality Control

Our N2-Formyl-L-Arginine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation (IR, NMR) to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with every shipment.

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 dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	[α]20/D: Specific range provided on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.