L-ornithine is an optically active form of ornithine having L-configuration. Among its listed roles, it functions as a hepatoprotective agent, an algal metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is an ornithine and a non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid. It is the conjugate base of L-ornithinium(1+). It is the conjugate acid of L-ornithinate. It is an enantiomer of a D-ornithine. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a biotechnology source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Ornitina, ornithine and Ornithinum. Its PubChem CID is 6262.
L-(-)-Ornithine
| CAS No | 70-26-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H12N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.16 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2S)-2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid |
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L-ornithine is an optically active form of ornithine having L-configuration. Among its listed roles, it functions as a hepatoprotective agent, an algal metabolite and a mouse metabolite.
The listed CAS number is 70-26-8.
The listed molecular formula is C5H12N2O2.
The listed molecular weight is 132.16 g/mol.
(2S)-2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid.
The source lists Ornitina, ornithine and Ornithinum.