L-Arginine Hydrochloride
Discover the benefits of L-Arginine Hydrochloride (HCl). High solubility, superior bioavailability, and neutralized taste make L-Arginine HCl the ideal choice for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations.
| 规格名称 | 规格值 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay | 99%HPLC |
| CAS No. | 1119-34-2 |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Stock | Regular storage |
L-Arginine Hydrochloride
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Specification: 99%HPLC.
CAS No: 1119-34-2
Packing: 25kg/drum.
What is L-Arginine Hydrochloride?
L-arginine hydrochloride (L-Arginine HCl) is a specific chemical form of L-arginine where the amino acid is bonded with a hydrochloride salt.
Common L-Arginine and L-Arginine HCl both provide the body with arginine, while the HCl version is created for a better performance as health supplement ingredients.
L-Arginine Hydrochloride Specification:
| Testing Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Description | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| State of Solution | Clear and colorless |
| IR Spectrum | Postive reaction |
| Assay | 99%-101% |
| Light Transmittance | ≥ 98% |
| Optical Rotation | +22.1°~+22.9° |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.2 % |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Chloride | 16.58%-17.00% |
| Sulfate | ≤ 0.02 % |
| Ammonium | ≤ 0.02 % |
| Arsenic | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Iron | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10ppm |
Why is the "Hydrochloride" Added?
The addition of the Hydrochloride significantly changes the physical properties of the amino acid to make it more effective when human consumption on L-arginine hydrochloride.
Higher Solubility: L-Arginine HCl dissolves much more easily in water than L-Arginine. Dissolution characteristics are crucial for certain products. L-Arginine HCI gives us more choices when it is not proper to use L-Arginine for some formula.
Improved Bioavailability: Because it dissolves much better than L-Arginine, human’s digestive system can absorb it more quickly and efficiently.
Neutralized Taste: L-arginine base has a little bitter, almost "fishy" or alkaline taste. The HCl form neutralizes the bitter taste in L-Arginine, making it much easier for customers to drink in powder form.
Stability: The hydrochloride salt acts as a stabilizer, giving the product a longer shelf life and preventing it from clumping or degrading in humid conditions.
What's the Major Application for L-Arginine Hydrochloride (L-Arginine HCl)?
L-Arginine hydrochloride (L-Arginine HCl) is a white crystalline powder, easily soluble in water, and has hygroscopicity. It has lots of applications in various fields such as food, medicine, health products and feed.
In the food industry, L-arginine hydrochloride is commonly used as a nutritional enhancer to boost the nutritional value of food.
In the pharmaceutical field, L-arginine hydrochloride also plays a significant role. It serves as a precursor for the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO), which possesses various physiological functions in the human body, such as vasodilatation, blood pressure reduction, and improvement of blood circulation.
In the health supplement market, L-arginine hydrochloride is also popular among consumers. It can not only enhance physical strength and improve immunity, but also promote sleep and relieve stress, playing a positive role in improving quality of life.
In the feed industry, it can enhance animal growth, improve meat quality and increase feed utilization. Therefore, in animal husbandry and aquaculture, L-arginine hydrochloride is widely added to feed to enhance animal production performance and economic benefits.
