L(+)-Ornithine hydrochloride

Description

L(+)-Ornithine hydrochloride · CAS 3184-13-2 · C5H12N2O2. UNII E524N2IXA3. Melting Point: 140; Melting Point: 140 °C; Solubility: 620 mg/mL.

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical description & handling notes

• Colorless solid; [Merck Index]
• Solid
• Appreciable
• 127.7 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT; Method: single field calibrated with ESI Low Concentration Tuning Mix (Agilent)]
• 129.79 Ų [M+H]+ [CCS Type: DT; Method: stepped-field]
• 136.8 Ų [M-H]- [CCS Type: DT; Method: stepped-field]

Regulatory Status

GHS Hazard Classification

Documented Uses

• A non-essential amino acid; Has been used in the treatment of hyperammonemia; [Merck Index]
• Use (kg; approx.) in Germany (2009): >25000
• Consumption (g per capita; approx.) in Germany (2009): 0.305
• Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance. It has been claimed that ornithine improves athletic performance, has anabolic effects, has wound-healing effects, and is immuno-enhancing.
• Absorbed from the small intestine via a sodium-dependent active transport process
• Ornithine undergoes extensive metabolism in the liver to L-arginine, polyamines, and proline, and several other metabolites.

Synonyms

L-ornithine; ornithine; 70-26-8; (S)-2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid; (S)-Ornithine; (S)-2,5-diaminovaleric acid; (2S)-2,5-diaminopentanoic acid; (S)-alpha,delta-Diaminovaleric acid; Ornitina; (+)-S-Ornithine; Ornithinum; (S)-2,5-Diaminopentanoate; L-(-)-Ornithine; NSC-758894; E524N2IXA3; CHEBI:15729

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of L(+)-Ornithine hydrochloride?

CAS 3184-13-2; molecular formula C5H12N2O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is L(+)-Ornithine hydrochloride known by?

L-ornithine, ornithine, 70-26-8, (S)-2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid, (S)-Ornithine, (S)-2,5-diaminovaleric acid.

What is the regulatory status of L(+)-Ornithine hydrochloride?

Documented regulatory listings: CIR / INCI: Skin conditioning.

Is L(+)-Ornithine hydrochloride classified as hazardous?

100% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (6 of 6).

What are the key physical properties of L(+)-Ornithine hydrochloride?

Melting Point: 140; Melting Point: 140 °C; Solubility: 620 mg/mL; LogP: -4.22.

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