CAS No. 6205-08-9
Batch:
Purity:99.74
Chemical Structure
Check the
N-Acetylornithine
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 6205-08-9 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C7H14N2O3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 174.20 | |
| SMILES | CC(=O)NC(CCCN)C(=O)O |
N-Acetylornithine is a metabolic intermediate in the enzymatic biosynthesis of L-arginine from L-glutamate. Serving as a key precursor in amino acid metabolism, it is converted into L-ornithine via acetylornithine deacetylase or ornithine acetyltransferase. This conversion feeds directly into the arginine biosynthetic pathway and urea cycle, supporting nitrogen balance, protein synthesis, and cellular metabolic homeostasis.
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| Water | 35 mg/mL |
| DMSO |
Insoluble
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.) |
| Ethanol | Insoluble |
| Water | 17 mg/mL |
| DMSO |
Insoluble
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.