L-Ornithine is a non-essential amino acid for human development but is required intermediate in arginine biosynthesis. L-Ornithine is found in virtually all vertebrate tissues as well as incorporated into proteins, such as tyrocidine. Isolation from chicken excreta.
Form:
White Solid
Melting Point:
239-241 degrees C
Solubility:
Water
Catalogue number:
018827
Size:
5g
Form:
White Solid
Alternative names:
(S)-2,5-Diaminopentanoic Acid Hydrochloride;
References:
Fattori, D., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 50, 550 (2007),