L-Canavanine
SIGMA/C1625 - ≥98% (TLC), powder, from Canavalia ensiformis
Synonym: L-α-Amino-γ-(guanidinooxy)-n-butyric acid
CAS Number: 543-38-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H12N4O3
Molecular Weight: 176.17
MDL Number: MFCD00055781
Linear Formula: C5H12N4O3
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | detection |
| assay | ≥98% (TLC) |
| biological source | Canavalia ensiformis |
| color | white to yellow |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C5H12N4O3/c6-3(4(10)11 |
| InChI key | FSBIGDSBMBYOPN-VKHMYHEASA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | N[C@@H](CCONC(N)=N)C(O)=O |
| solubility | H2O: <100 mg/mL |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | A naturally occurring |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Canavanine is a naturally occurring L-amino acid that interferes with L-arginine-utilizing enzymes due to its structural similarity. It is a selective inhibitor of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). Overproduction of NO by iNOS plays a crucial role in the pathophysiology of septic shock and chronic inflammation. |
| Packaging: | 1 g in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100, 250 mg in poly bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 + H312 + H332 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P312 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 20/21/22 |
| Safety Statements | 36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Purity | ≥98% (TLC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352209 |


