An intermediate in arginine and proline metabolism
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N-acetyl-L-Ornithine

Item No. 36092

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Technical Information
Formal Name
N2-acetyl-L-ornithine
CAS Number
6205-08-9
Synonyms
  • Nα-acetyl-L-Ornithine
Molecular Formula
C7H14N2O3
Formula Weight
174.2
Purity
≥95%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMSO: Slightly solublePBS (pH 7.2): 5 mg/ml
SMILES
NCCC[C@H](NC(C)=O)C(O)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C7H14N2O3/c1-5(10)9-6(7(11)12)3-2-4-8/h6H,2-4,8H2,1H3,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)/t6-/m0/s1
InChi Key
JRLGPAXAGHMNOL-LURJTMIESA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    N-acetyl-L-ornithine is an intermediate in arginine and proline metabolism and a precursor in the synthesis of the protein oxidation product γ-glutamic semialdehyde.1,2

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Akagawa, M., Sasaki, D., Kurota, Y., et al. Formation of α-aminoadipic and γ-glutamic semialdehydes in proteins by the Maillard reaction. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. 1043(1), 129-134 (2005).

    2. Soladoye, O.P., Shand, P., Dugan, M.E.R., et al. Influence of cooking methods and storage time on lipid and protein oxidation and heterocyclic aromatic amines production in bacon. Food Res. Int. 99(1), 660-669 (2017).