DL-Citrulline
[CAS 627-77-0]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Common amino acids and protein drugs
• Name: DL-Citrulline
• Synonyms: 2-Amino-5-Ureido-Pentanoic Acid; 2-Amino-5-Ureidopentanoic Acid; 2-Amino-5-Ureido-Valeric Acid
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₃N₃O₃
• Molecular Weight: 175.19
• CAS Registry Number: 627-77-0
• EINECS: 211-012-2
• SMILES: C(CCNC(N)=O)C(C(O)=O)N
• InChI: 1S/C6H13N3O3/c7-4(5(10)11)2-1-3-9-6(8)12/h4H,1-3,7H2,(H,10,11)(H3,8,9,12)
• InChIKey: RHGKLRLOHDJJDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Properties

• Density: 1.3±0.1g/cm³ (Cal.)
• Boiling point: 386.7±42.0°C at 760 mmHg (Cal.)
• Flash point: 187.7±27.9°C (Cal.)

Safety Data

• Safety Description: CAUTION: May irritate eyes, skin, and respiratory tract

References

• (1): Talia Shekhter These authors contributed equally to this work., Norman Metanis, Philip E. Dawson and Ehud Keinan. A residue outside the active site CXXC motif regulates the catalytic efficiency of Glutaredoxin 3, Mol. Biosyst., 2010, 6, 241.