L-Homoarginine hydrochloride
CAS Number1483-01-8
FormulaH2NC(=NH)NH(CH2)4CH(NH2)CO2H · HCl
Mol. Weight224.69 g/mol
L-Homoarginine hydrochloride
What is L-Homoarginine hydrochloride?
L-Homoarginine hydrochloride is a chemical compound with CAS number 1483-01-8 and molecular formula H2NC(=NH)NH(CH2)4CH(NH2)CO2H · HCl. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
The substitution of homoarginine for arginine or lysine renders proteins resistant to proteolysis by trypsin. Arginine residues are often located at the active centers of proteins and enzymes. Replacing these arginines with homoarginine can elucidate protein function and structural requirements.
Specifications
Linear Formula
H2NC(=NH)NH(CH2)4CH(NH2)CO2H · HCl
Molecular Weight
224.69 g/mol
Solubility
H2O: soluble