Compound Q&A
What is L-Aspartic acid - L-ornithine (1:1) (CAS: 3230-94-2)?
Answer
L-Aspartic acid - L-ornithine (1:1), with CAS number 3230-94-2, is a dipeptide formed by the condensation of L-aspartic acid and L-ornithine in a 1:1 molar ratio. It is a white crystalline solid, soluble in water, and commonly used in biochemical research. The compound plays a role in amino acid metabolism and is a key component in the urea cycle, facilitating nitrogen removal from the body.
About
CAS No
3230-94-2
English Name
L-Aspartic acid - L-ornithine (1:1)
Molecular Formula
C9H19N3O6
Molecular Weight
265.266 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(O)[C@@H](N)CCCN.O=C(O)[C@@H](N)CC(O)=O
InChIKey
IXUZXIMQZIMPSQ-ZBRNBAAYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
