L-Arginine monohydrochloride

Arginine Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of arginine, an essential amino acid in juvenile humans. Arginine is a complex amino acid, often found at active sites in proteins and enzymes due to its amine-containing side chain. Arginine may prevent or treat heart and circulatory diseases, combat fatigue, and stimulate the immune system. It also boosts production of nitric oxide, relaxing blood vessels, and treating angina and other cardiovascular problems. Arginine is also an important intermediate in the urea cycle and in detoxification of nitrogenous wastes. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Amino Acids. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a biotechnology source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include R-Gene, Detoxargin, Levargin and Minophagen A. Its PubChem CID is 66250.