L-Arginine 2-oxopentanedioate（CAS# 5256-76-8)

Introduction

L-Arginine alpha-Ketoglutarate(2:1), also known as L-Arginine alpha-Ketoglutarate(2:1), is a compound formed by combining L-arginine and α-ketoglutarate in a ratio of 2:1.

The compound has the following properties:

1. appearance: usually white crystalline powder.

2. Solubility: Soluble in water and polar solvents.

L-Arginine alpha-Ketoglutarate(2:1) has the following uses in the body:

1. Sports nutrition: It is widely used as a sports nutrition supplement to promote muscle growth and increase strength.

2. Nutritional supplement: It is also often used as a nitrogen source to supply the body to synthesize protein and increase nitrogen balance.

One method for preparing this compound is to mix L-arginine and α-ketoglutaric acid under suitable conditions to obtain the L-Arginine alpha-Ketoglutarate(2:1).