L-Arginine ethyl ester
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IUPAC name
(S)-Ethyl 2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoate
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Arginine ethyl ester; LAE
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| C8H18N4O2 | |
| Molar mass | 202.26 g·mol−1 |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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L-Arginine ethyl ester or LAE is an alternative supplement form of the conditionally-essential amino acid arginine bound to an ethyl ester. Esters are organic compounds formed by esterification – the reaction of carboxylic acid and alcohols.
L-Arginine ethyl ester is a white powder quickly soluble in hot water. It has a characteristically bad and bitter taste, thus before drinking it is recommended to mix the powder with a strongly flavored beverage or citrus juice.
L-Arginine ethyl ester is biochemical reagent which can be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
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