Compound Q&A
What is 2-Oxopentanedioic acid - L-arginine (1:1) (CAS: 16856-18-1)?
Answer
2-Oxopentanedioic acid - L-arginine (1:1) is a chemical compound with the CAS number 16856-18-1. It is a combination of 2-oxopentanedioic acid (also known as glutaric semialdehyde) and L-arginine in a 1:1 molar ratio. This compound is commonly used in pharmaceutical and research applications due to its chemical reactivity and biological relevance.
About
CAS No
16856-18-1
English Name
2-Oxopentanedioic acid - L-arginine (1:1)
Molecular Formula
C11H20N4O7
Molecular Weight
320.3 g/mol
SMILES
C(CC(C(=O)O)N)CN=C(N)N.C(CC(=O)O)C(=O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
PGRNZHOQVAPMFX-WCCKRBBISA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
