Product Description
L-Citrulline
[CAS] : 372-75-8
[Molecular formula] : C6H13N3O3
[Molecular Weight] : 175.1857
Product Description
L-Citrulline is an amino acid derived from ornithine in the catabolism of proline or glutamine and glutamate, or from l-arginine via arginine-citrulline pathway.
Density |
1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
Boiling Point |
386.7±42.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point |
214 °C |
Molecular Formula |
C6H13N3O3 |
Molecular Weight |
175.186 |
Flash Point |
187.7±27.9 °C |
Exact Mass |
175.095688 |
PSA |
118.44000 |
LogP |
-1.53 |
Vapour Pressure |
0.0±1.9 mmHg at 25°C |
Index of Refraction |
1.531 |
Water Solubility |
200 g/L (20 ºC) |
FUNCTION:
L-citrulline is a non-essential amino acid synthesized from the breakdown of L-ornithine and L-arginine during the urea cycle.
L-citrulline is not an amino acid coded for by DNA, and in that sense, is not involved in protein synthesis. However, L-citrulline is a central part of the urea cycle, which allows the body to dispose of excess nitrogen.
L-citrulline is frequently consumed by athletes as part of their workout supplement program.