L-Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate
- CAS No.
- 16856-18-1
- Chemical Name:
- L-Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate
- Synonyms
- ARGININE AKG;L-ARGININE A-KETOGLUTARATE;L-Arginine α-ketoglutarate;l-arginine 2-oxoglutarate;L-ARGININE ALPHA-KETOGLUTARATE(1:1);ARGININE AKG(P);-ketoglutarate(1:1);L-Arginine alpha-ket;L-Arginine α-ketoglut;L-Arginine-α-ketoglutarate
- CBNumber:
- CB2218506
- Molecular Formula:
- C11H20N4O7
- Molecular Weight:
- 320.3
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00216455
- MOL File:
- 16856-18-1.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
| Product description | Number | Pack Size | Price |
| (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid2-oxopentanedioic acid (1:1) | 093181 | 1.00g | $227 |
| (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid2-oxopentanedioic acid (1:1) | 093181 | 5.00g | $706 |
| (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid2-oxopentanedioic acid (1:1) | 093181 | 10.00g | $1071 |
| (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid compound with 2-oxopentanedioic acid (1:1) 98% | AA001Y2Y | 100g | $17 |
| (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid compound with 2-oxopentanedioic acid (1:1) 98% | AA001Y2Y | 500g | $53 |
| More product size | |||
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
|---|---|
| InChI | InChI=1/C6H14N4O2.C5H6O5/c7-4(5(11)12)2-1-3-10-6(8)9;6-3(5(9)10)1-2-4(7)8/h4H,1-3,7H2,(H,11,12)(H4,8,9,10);1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)/t4-;/s3 |
| InChIKey | PGRNZHOQVAPMFX-NDILARRWNA-N |
| SMILES | C([C@H](N)C(=O)O)CCNC(N)=N.C(=O)(C(=O)O)CCC(=O)O |&1:1,r| |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 16856-18-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| FDA UNII | TVJ23A89RU |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS07 |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261-P305+P351+P338 |
L-Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate price More Price(28)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix Scientific | 093181 | (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid2-oxopentanedioic acid (1:1) | 16856-18-1 | 1.00g | $227 | 2026-05-18 | Buy |
| Matrix Scientific | 093181 | (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid2-oxopentanedioic acid (1:1) | 16856-18-1 | 5.00g | $706 | 2026-05-18 | Buy |
| Matrix Scientific | 093181 | (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid2-oxopentanedioic acid (1:1) | 16856-18-1 | 10.00g | $1071 | 2026-05-18 | Buy |
| aablocks | AA001Y2Y | (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid compound with 2-oxopentanedioic acid (1:1) 98% | 16856-18-1 | 100g | $17 | 2026-05-28 | Buy |
| aablocks | AA001Y2Y | (S)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid compound with 2-oxopentanedioic acid (1:1) 98% | 16856-18-1 | 500g | $53 | 2026-05-28 | Buy |
L-Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Description
L-arginine α-ketoglutarate (L-Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate) is a unique amino acid derivative, constituted by a combination of two L-arginine molecules and one 2-oxoglutarate molecule. This compound has attracted considerable interest in the past few years because of its potential use in various scientific research applications and its noteworthy biochemical and physiological effects. L-arginine α-ketoglutarate has showcased versatility in research, serving as an enzyme reaction substrate, a stabilizing agent for proteins and enzymes, and an antioxidant. It has also been employed in studies that examine the impact of various substances and potential toxins on the human body. While the exact mechanism of action of L-Arginine α-ketoglutarate is yet to be fully deciphered, it is speculated that it plays a role in the manufacture of nitric oxide, a significant signaling molecule involved in numerous physiological processes. Furthermore, L-Arginine α-ketoglutarate is believed to participate in the regulation of both cellular metabolism and gene expression.
Uses
L-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is a natural product. It has been shown to enhance the release of NO in the body. It is suggested that muscular performance be facilitated by increasing blood flow and oxygen and nutrient delivery to the working muscle[1-2].
Uses
[1] Wax, B. et al. “Effect of L-Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate Ingestion on Muscular Strength and Endurance.” 2011. 0.
[2] Benjamin Wax. “Acute L-arginine alpha ketoglutarate supplementation fails to improve muscular performance in resistance trained and untrained men.” Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 9 1 (2012): 17.
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2026-05-29 | L-Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate
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1KG | 98%min | 1000kg | WUHAN FORTUNA CHEMICAL CO., LTD | ||
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2026-04-17 | L-Arginine mono(2-oxoglutarate)
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$2.00-5.00 | 1kg | 99% | 100kg | ZHENGZHOU JIUYI TIME NEW MATERIALS CO,.LTD | |
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2026-03-20 | L-Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate
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$10.00 | 1KG | 99% | 10 mt | Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd |
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- L-Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate
16856-18-1
- $0.00
- 98%min
- WUHAN FORTUNA CHEMICAL CO., LTD
-

- L-Arginine mono(2-oxoglutarate)
16856-18-1
- $2.00-5.00
- 99%
- ZHENGZHOU JIUYI TIME NEW MATERIALS CO,.LTD
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- L-Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate
16856-18-1
- $10.00
- 99%
- Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd





