L-Citrulline CAS 372-75-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.372-75-8
Molecular FormulaC6H13N3O3
Molecular Weight175.19 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

L-Citrulline CAS 372-75-8 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 175.19 g/mol gives L-Citrulline distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

CATO supplies L-Citrulline (CAS 372-75-8), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H13N3O3, MW 175.19 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, L-Citrulline (C6H13N3O3) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 175.19 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures L-Citrulline under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC6H13N3O3
Molecular Weight175.19 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Nitrogen Atoms3

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