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Version5.0
StatusExpected but not Quantified
Creation Date2006-08-12 20:28:49 UTC
Update Date2021-10-13 04:41:38 UTC
HMDB IDHMDB0003416
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • HMDB03416
Metabolite Identification
Common NameD-Arginine
DescriptionD-Arginine, also known as D-2-amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid or (2R)-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoate, is a member of the class of compounds known as D-alpha-amino acids. D-alpha-Amino acids are alpha amino acids which have the D-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom. D-Arginine is slightly soluble (in water). D-Arginine can be found in human epidermis and platelet tissues. Within the cell, D-arginine is primarily located in the peroxisome. In humans, D-arginine is involved in D-arginine and D-ornithine metabolism. Arginine (abbreviated as Arg or R) is an alpha-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is encoded by the codons CGU, CGC, CGA, CGG, AGA, and AGG. It contains an alpha-amino group, an alpha-carboxylic acid group, and a side chain consisting of a 3-carbon aliphatic straight chain ending in a guanidino group. At physiological pH, the carboxylic acid is deprotonated, the amino group is protonated, and the guanidino group is also protonated to give the guanidinium form (-C-(NH2)2+), making arginine a charged, aliphatic amino acid. It is the precursor for the biosynthesis of nitric oxide. D-Arginine is an essential amino acid that is physiologically active in the L-form.
Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
(2R)-2-Amino-5-(carbamimidamido)pentanoic acidChEBI
(2R)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acidChEBI
(R)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acidChEBI
D-2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acidChEBI
D-ArgininChEBI
DARChEBI
(2R)-2-Amino-5-(carbamimidamido)pentanoateGenerator
(2R)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoateGenerator
(R)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoateGenerator
D-2-Amino-5-guanidinovalerateGenerator
Chemical FormulaC6H14N4O2
Average Molecular Weight174.201
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight174.111675712
IUPAC Name(2R)-2-amino-5-carbamimidamidopentanoic acid
Traditional NameD-arginine
CAS Registry Number157-06-2
SMILES
N[C@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(O)=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C6H14N4O2/c7-4(5(11)12)2-1-3-10-6(8)9/h4H,1-3,7H2,(H,11,12)(H4,8,9,10)/t4-/m1/s1
InChI KeyODKSFYDXXFIFQN-SCSAIBSYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as d-alpha-amino acids. These are alpha amino acids which have the D-configuration of the alpha-carbon atom.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassAmino acids, peptides, and analogues
Direct ParentD-alpha-amino acids
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • D-alpha-amino acid
  • Fatty acid
  • Guanidine
  • Amino acid
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Carboximidamide
  • Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound
  • Organic 1,3-dipolar compound
  • Amine
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic oxide
  • Primary amine
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Primary aliphatic amine
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
Physiological effectNot Available
Disposition
Process
Role
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Molecular Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling Point409.14 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)The Good Scents Company Information System
Water Solubility1000000 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)The Good Scents Company Information System
LogP-0.999 (est)The Good Scents Company Information System
Experimental Chromatographic PropertiesNot Available
Predicted Molecular Properties
Predicted Chromatographic Properties
Spectra
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Peroxisome
Biospecimen LocationsNot Available
Tissue Locations
  • Epidermis
  • Platelet
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
Not Available
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
Associated Disorders and Diseases
Disease ReferencesNone
Associated OMIM IDsNone
DrugBank IDDB04027
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB023167
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
Chemspider ID64224
KEGG Compound IDC00792
BioCyc IDCPD-220
BiGG ID36012
Wikipedia LinkArginine
METLIN ID6924
PubChem Compound71070
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID15816
Food Biomarker OntologyNot Available
VMH IDARG_D
MarkerDB IDNot Available
Good Scents IDrw1346141
References
Synthesis ReferenceBirnbaum, Sanford M.; Winitz, Milton; Greenstein, Jesse P. A simplified preparation of D-arginine. Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics (1956), 60 496-8.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General References

Enzymes

General function:
Involved in D-amino-acid oxidase activity
Specific function:
Regulates the level of the neuromodulator D-serine in the brain. Has high activity towards D-DOPA and contributes to dopamine synthesis. Could act as a detoxifying agent which removes D-amino acids accumulated during aging. Acts on a variety of D-amino acids with a preference for those having small hydrophobic side chains followed by those bearing polar, aromatic, and basic groups. Does not act on acidic amino acids.
Gene Name:
DAO
Uniprot ID:
P14920
Molecular weight:
39473.75