Overview
L-Arginine Hydrochloride (CAS 15595-35-4 ) is the hydrochloride salt form of the amino acid L-arginine, offering improved solubility and stability over the free base. It functions primarily as a pH buffer and amino acid supplement.
This versatile ingredient is used as an active ingredient across pharmaceutical, nutritional, and personal care manufacturing. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it is used in injectable formulations and infusion solutions.
These applications require precise pH control and amino acid delivery. Nutritional supplement producers incorporate it into sports nutrition powders, capsules, and functional beverages targeting amino acid fortification.
In personal care formulations, it acts as a pH adjuster and conditioning agent in hair care and skin care products. Feed and agricultural applications include its use as a dietary amino acid supplement.
It is used in animal nutrition programs to support protein metabolism in livestock and poultry. L-Arginine Hydrochloride is available as a white crystalline powder in bulk and packaged formats for global distribution.
Established grades include USP , BP , Ph. Eur. , and food-grade FCC specifications to meet pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food industry requirements.
Technical grade is also available for feed and non-regulated industrial applications. Our material ensures high purity and consistency for demanding manufacturing processes across multiple sectors.
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Physical Properties
| Melting Point | 226-230 °C |
| Density | 1.42 g/cm3 |
| Color | White |
| Form | powder |
| Refractive Index | 1.7129 |
| Log P | -1.287 (est) |
Safety & Handling
Warning GHS07 Hazard Statements H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation Precautionary Statements P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P332+P317 Get emergency medical help. P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get emergency medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
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Chemical Properties
- CAS Number
- 15595-35-4
- EC Number
- 239-674-8
- Mol. Weight
- 210.66
- Category
- Pharmaceutical Intermediates