Amino Acids & Peptides
REACH
Arginine hydrochloride
CAS Number
1119-34-2
EC Number
214-275-1
What is Arginine hydrochloride?
Arginine hydrochloride (CAS 1119-34-2), also known as L-Arginine HCL, is the hydrochloride salt form of the amino acid arginine; it offers greater solubility and stability than the free base.
Where is Arginine hydrochloride used?
- Pharmaceuticals: stabilizes proteins and peptides while buffering pH in injectable and oral formulations
- Nutritional supplements: high-concentration powders
- Tablets and functional beverages: solubility
- Personal care: conditions and moisturizes skin and hair in rinse-off and leave-on products
- Food and clinical nutrition: medical foods and enteral nutrition products
- Under the brand name R-Gene 10 it serves as an intravenous diagnostic agent.
Commercial specifications
- Bulk quantities standard; smaller quantities for R&D and quality testing
Other Names (Synonyms)
L-ARGININE HCL|R-Gene|R-gene 10|L-Arginine, monohydrochloride|F7LTH1E20Y|Hydrochloride, arginine
What are the physical properties of Arginine hydrochloride?
Melting Point 215 °C
Boiling Point 235°C[at 101 325 Pa]
Density 1.42
Appearance White crystalline powder
Color white
Odor odorless
Form powder
Water Solubility Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in hot alcohol.
Vapor Pressure <1 Pa (20 °C)
pH 5.5-7.0 (25℃, 1M in H2O)
Log P -8.5--3.24 at 25℃
How is Arginine hydrochloride classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Arginine hydrochloride?
HS Code 29252000
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 2