Synonyms
L-Arginine malate
(S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid 2-hydroxysuccinic acid (1:1)
(2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoic acid;2-hydroxybutanedioic acid
Description
L-arginine malate is a salt form of arginine, which is the nitrogen donor for synthesis of nitric oxide, a potent vasodilator that is deficient during times of sickle cell crisis.
Molecular Formula
C10H20N4O7
SMILES
C(CC(C(=O)O)N)CN=C(N)N.C(C(C(=O)O)O)C(=O)O