How to use Arginine in Industrial Chemicals without hitting the usual pitfalls
Most Arginine (CAS 74-79-3) enquiries in our Industrial Chemicals work come down to the same question: can this batch actually hold up in my process? We rarely answer yes or no straight away — we start from your conditions and work back to the specs. That's the angle on this page.
Let's get the mechanism first
It's simpler than it looks:Industrially, the value of Arginine (CAS 74-79-3) is rarely on the spec sheet — it is whether it stably meets your process window. In Industrial Chemicals, its purity, impurity profile and batch consistency usually matter more than a single 'assay' number, because what really moves the finished result is often the ignored impurities and physical properties. Comparable grades:
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Basic specifications
| Name | Arginine |
|---|---|
| English name | Arginine |
| CAS No. | 74-79-3 |
| Formula | C6H14N4O2 |
| Molecular weight | 174.11 g/mol |
| Applications | Industrial Chemicals |
| Standard purity | per batch COA |
| Packaging | confirmed per order |
| Storage | keep sealed in a cool, dry place |
Figures above are published / typical information; final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Key physical data: molecular formula C6H14N4O2, molecular weight 174.11 g/mol, CAS 74-79-3, melting point 222 °C. Sourced from public chemical databases such as PubChem, ChemSpider and the CAS Registry; the CAS number is the authoritative registry identifier. Purity and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
What actually matters when selecting
The one I weigh most: Define the end use and process window first, then work back to required purity and impurity limits — not the other way around.
Check compatibility with other materials in the system; run a trial when unsure.
Match packaging and feeding method to on-site equipment so the material is usable on arrival.
Retain samples of critical lots and run third-party checks; do not rely on the supplier COA alone.
Where most cases go wrong
- Comparing price but not impurity profile: same assay with different impurities can yield wildly different results.
- Skipping samples and scaling up: going straight to volume most often fails on compatibility.
- Ignoring transport and storage: most 'arrived-dead' cases trace back to loose handling.
Q&A
In a COA for Arginine, which values best reveal batch stability?
Residual solvent, colour, moisture and heavy metals carry more signal than the assay line; different suppliers use different COA templates, so pick the 2-3 limits that matter for your use and compare those across vendors.
Between bench and scale-up, where does Arginine most often fail?
The dosing point and contact time — at scale, heat/mass transfer degrade, and compatibility issues that didn't show at the bench surface here; run 2-3 graded trials before going to full volume.
How do I match Arginine packaging to my site?
Work backward from dosing frequency and metering precision: continuous dosing suits bags/drums, intermittent suits smaller packs; and the pack material (PE/PP/glass) must be compatible with the material to avoid uptake or migration.
What is the molecular formula and weight of Arginine?
For Arginine, the molecular formula is C6H14N4O2 and molecular weight about 174.11 g/mol (CAS 74-79-3). These are published physical properties; exact purity, specification and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Related raw materials
- Zinc Citrate (CAS 546-46-3)
- L-Threonic Acid Calcium (CAS 70753-61-6)
- Calcium Citrate Malate (CAS 159771-97-8)
- Calcium Citrate (CAS 813-94-5)
- Calcium acetate (CAS 62-54-4)
- edta iron(iii) sodium salt (CAS 15708-41-5)
See site search for Arginine or browse the Organic Chemicals directory.
How to get files & a quote
Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies chemical raw materials and fine chemicals; a COA ships with every batch, with MSDS and technical data sheets available on request. In your enquiry include product name, CAS, target purity and packaging, and we will provide documents and a quote to the relevant standard.
Contact: info@chemsp.cn | +86-18553102138
Note: This page is for industrial raw-material technical discussion only. Products are supplied for industrial and research use, not for consumer or medical use. Drinking-water, food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications must meet applicable regulations and customer standards; specifications, compliance documents and transport requirements follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Data source & notes
Physical data in this page (formula, molecular weight, etc.) is referenced from public chemical databases such as PubChem, ChemSpider and the CAS Registry — intrinsic published properties of the substance.The CAS number (74-79-3) of Arginine is the authoritative registry identifier from CAS, useful for precise cross-database verification.Purity, packaging, storage and transport follow the batch COA and order confirmation documents; application notes are general industry experience and any specific process must be validated and assessed for compliance.