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G6878

Sigma-Aldrich

3-Guanidinopropionic acid

≥97.5% (TLC)

Synonym(s):

β-Guanidinopropionic acid

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Linear Formula:
HN=C(NH2)NHCH2CH2COOH
CAS Number:
353-09-3
Molecular Weight:
131.13
Beilstein:
1705262
EC Number:
206-530-0
MDL number:
MFCD00045939
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
24895277
NACRES:
NA.26

product name

3-Guanidinopropionic acid,

Assay

≥97.5% (TLC)

form

powder or crystals

color

white

mp

222 °C (dec.) (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

NC(=N)NCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C4H9N3O2/c5-4(6)7-2-1-3(8)9/h1-2H2,(H,8,9)(H4,5,6,7)

InChI key

KMXXSJLYVJEBHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

β-Guanidinopropionic acid is studied for potential use during protein refolding as an anti-aggregatory molecule similar to L-arginine. β-Guanidinopropionic acid may be used to study its proliferative activity for endothelial cells contributing to wound healing. β-Guanidinopropionic acid is closely related to leptin.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

G6878-5G:
G6878-250MG:
G6878-1G:
G6878-BULK:
G6878-VAR:

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A Bexfield et al.
The British journal of dermatology, 162(3), 554-562 (2009-10-06)
Maggot therapy, utilizing the larvae of Lucilia sericata, has been reported to reduce the bacterial load within wounds and also to enhance wound healing. Maggot excretions/secretions (ES) have been shown to have a role in the success of maggot therapy.
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Guanidinopropionic acid (GPA) increases AMPK activity, mitochondrial function and biogenesis in muscle and improves physiological function, for example during aging. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a major contributor to the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease. Here we tested whether GPA prevents neurodegeneration of
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