L-Arginine L-pyroglutamate

L-Arginine L-pyroglutamate

Arginine Pyroglutamate Arginine Pyroglutamate
Names
IUPAC name (2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid; (2S)-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid (1:1)
Identifiers
CAS Number	56265-06-6
ChemSpider	4957262
EC Number	260-081-5
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	198346
InChI InChI=1/C6H14N4O2.C5H7NO3/c7-4(5(11)12)2-1-3-10-6(8)9;7-4-2-1-3(6-4)5(8)9/h4H,1-3,7H2,(H,11,12)(H4,8,9,10);3H,1-2H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/t4-;/m0./s1 Key: UYCAGRPOUWSBIQ-WCCKRBBIBE
SMILES O=C(O)C1NC(=O)CC1.O=C(O)[C@@H](N)CCC/N=C(\N)N
Properties
Chemical formula	C11H21N5O5
Molar mass	303.32 g·mol−1
Appearance	white powder
Density	solid
Melting point	210 °C (410 °F; 483 K)
Solubility in water	soluble
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

L-Arginine L-pyroglutamate, also known as pirglutargine and arginine pidolate, is the L-arginine salt of pyroglutamic acid. Arginine pyroglutamate is a delivery form of arginine.

Physical and chemical properties

L-Arginine L-pyroglutamate is a crystalline solid powder with a sour taste. It is easily soluble in cold water.

Hazards

The compound is hazardous in case of ingestion and inhalation in the concentrated, pure form. It is slightly hazardous in case of skin and eye contact (irritant).