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It is a white crystalline powder, odorless, bitter, and readily soluble in water. Its aqueous solution is acidic, very slightly soluble in monoethanol, and insoluble in ether. Its mp is 224°C, its isoelectric point is 10.76, and its [α]²⁰_D+20.4°-22.4° (C=3 g/ml, 1 mol/L HCl). Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that promotes the production and excretion of urea, corrects ammonia poisoning, and relieves hepatic coma. It is found in various proteins in nature, such as pig hair, hoof nails, and blood meal. It is also available as a hydrochloride.

L-Arginine hydrochloride is used in the treatment of cardiac and circulatory disorders. It is a precursor of nitric oxide synthesis and induces vasodilation in the body, which relaxes blood vessels. It is also used to treat angina pectoris and other cardiovascular problems. It is an important intermediate in the urea cycle and is involved in the detoxification of nitrogen waste. It is commonly used as a culture medium for cell culture and drug development.

ChEBI:L-Arginine hydrochloride is a L-alpha-amino acid.