
Catalog Number	AR00E2BA
Chemical Name	NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester
CAS Number	50903-99-6
Molecular Formula	C7H15N5O4
Molecular Weight	233.2251
MDL Number	MFCD00273095
SMILES	COC(=O)[C@H](CCCNC(=N)N[N+](=O)[O-])N

NG-Nitro-L-arginine methyl ester, or L-NAME, is a powerful chemical compound widely utilized in chemical synthesis applications. Specifically, L-NAME is commonly employed as a competitive inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) enzymes. By inhibiting the production of nitric oxide, L-NAME has been successfully utilized in various chemical reactions where the modulation of nitric oxide levels is critical. This compound's precise mechanism of action and its ability to selectively inhibit NOS enzymes make it a valuable tool in the field of chemical synthesis, particularly in the study of nitric oxide signaling pathways and related processes. L-NAME's versatile applications highlight its importance in the realm of chemical research and development.