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L-Citrulline

Catalog No. C535700 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 372-75-8 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2S)-2-amino-5-(carbamoylamino)pentanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
L-citrulline
Synonyms
δ-Ureidonorvaline
N5-Carbamoyl-L-ornithine
NSC 27425
Nδ-Carbamylornithine
N5-(Aminocarbonyl)-L-ornithine
α-Amino-δ-ureidovaleric Acid
Citrulline

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 372-75-8

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 207-209°C (dec.)
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
An amino acid, first isolated from the juice of watermelon, Citrullus vulgaris Schrad., Cucurbitaceae. Used in the treatment of asthenia.

REFERENCES

  • Kurtz, et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 122, 477 (1938)
  • Rajantie, J., et al.: J. Pediatr., 97, 927 (1938)
  • Carpenter, T.O., et al.: N. Engl. J. Med., 312, 290 (1938)