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483125-M

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NG-Nitro-L-arginine Methyl Ester, Hydrochloride

Cell permeable. More soluble analog of arginine and a competitive, slowly reversible inhibitor of eNOS (IC₅₀ = 500 nM). Causes a prolonged inhibition of acetylcholine-induced relaxation of rat aortic rings (IC₅₀ = 400 nM).

Synonym(s):

NG-Nitro-L-arginine Methyl Ester, Hydrochloride, N ω-NO₂-L-Arg-OMe, N G-NO₂-L-Arg-OMe, L-NAME, HCl, Nω-NO₂-L-Arg-OMe, NG-NO₂-L-Arg-OMe, L-NAME, HCl

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C7H15N5O4 · xHCl
CAS Number:
51298-62-5
Molecular Weight:
233.23 (free base basis)
MDL number:
MFCD00039052
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)
protect from light

color

white to off-white

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C7H15N5O4.ClH/c1-16-6(13)5(8)3-2-4-10-7(9)11-12(14)15;/h5H,2-4,8H2,1H3,(H3,9,10,11);1H/t5-;/m0./s1

InChI key

QBNXAGZYLSRPJK-JEDNCBNOSA-N

General description

Cell permeable. More soluble analog of arginine and a competitive, slowly reversible inhibitor of eNOS (IC50 = 500 nM). Causes a prolonged inhibition of acetylcholine-induced relaxation of rat aortic rings (IC50 = 400 nM).
More soluble analog of arginine and a competitive, slowly reversible inhibitor of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (IC50 = 500 nM). Causes a prolonged inhibition of acetylcholine-induced relaxation of rat aortic rings (IC50 = 400 nM).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Primary Target
eNOS
Target IC50: 500 nM against eNOS

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 4 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Baylis, C., et al. 1995. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 274, 1135.
Dawson, V.L., et al. 1991. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA88, 6368.
Kubes, P., et al. 1991. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 88, 4651.
Moncada, S., et al. 1991. Pharmacol. Rev. 43, 109.
Moore, P.K., et al. 1990. Br. J. Pharmacol.99, 408.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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