Description / Application
L-homocitrulline is a L-lysine derivative that is L-lysine having a carbamoyl group at the N6-position. It is found in individuals with urea cycle disorders. It has a role as a mouse metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a L-lysine derivative, a member of ureas and a non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid. It is a tautomer of a L-homocitrulline zwitterion.
Identities
| Alternative Name | N(6)-Carbamoyl-L-lysine; N(6)-(aminocarbonyl)-L-lysine; (2S)-2-amino-6-(carbamoylamino)hexanoic acid |
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| Molecular Formula | C7H15N3O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 189.21 |
| MFCD | MFCD00038143 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |