ALPHA-GUANIDINOGLUTARIC ACID Property

Boiling point:

414.7±55.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.62±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)

refractive index 

-20 ° (C=4, 2mol/L HCl)

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

PBS pH 7.2: >50 mg/ml

form 

White crystalline solid.

pka

3.28±0.10(Predicted)

color 

White to Almost white

Safety

HS Code 

2925.29.6000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

ALPHA-GUANIDINOGLUTARIC ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

GGA is a linear mixed-type inhibitor of nNOS having a K_i of 2.69 μM. It is normally present in small quantities in the cerebral cortex of cats with increased levels following seizure.

Definition

ChEBI: N-Amidino-L-glutamate is a L-glutamic acid derivative.