Technical Data

018681
CAS Number
34522-32-2
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C₉H₁₈N₄O₄
Molecular Weight
246.26
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
D-(+)-Octopine
N2-[(1R)-1-Carboxyethyl]-L-arginine; (R)-N2-(1-carboxyethyl)-L-arginine; Octopine; D-Octopine

A nitrogenous compound from octopus muscles. It is used for producing seasoning and food additive.

Synonyms
N2-[(1R)-1-Carboxyethyl]-L-arginine; (R)-N2-(1-carboxyethyl)-L-arginine; Octopine; D-Octopine
CAS No
34522-32-2
Molecular Formula
C₉H₁₈N₄O₄
Molecular Weight
246.26
Purity
≥95%
Appearance
White to off-white solid
Melting Point
>250°C (dec.)
Solubility
Water (Slightly Heated, Sonicated)
Method for Determining Identity
Proton NMR (CD3OD + DCl, D2O) and Mass Spectrometric Analysis
TLC Conditions
C18; Acetonitrile: Water : Ammonium Hydroxide = 6 : 4 : 0.1; Visualized with KMnO4 and Ninhydrin; Single Spot, Rf=0.6.
Specific Rotation
+19.6° (c = 0.5, Water)
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards
All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
1. Brown, A., et al.: J. Gen. Microbiol., 72, 589 (1972), 2. Larher, F., et al.: Plant Physiol. Biochem., 41, 657
USBio References
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