Nutraceutical Ingredients

L-Ornithine Monohydrochloride

  • CAS No.3184-13-2
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

Premium grade L-Ornithine Monohydrochloride supporting ammonia metabolism and urea cycle function. Ideal for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations requiring high purity.

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Product Technical Details

Product Overview

L-Ornithine Monohydrochloride is a high-purity amino acid derivative essential for various biological processes. As a key component in the urea cycle, this compound plays a pivotal role in ammonia metabolism and detoxification within the human body. Our manufacturing process ensures exceptional quality standards suitable for demanding pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. This product is supplied as a stable monohydrochloride salt, offering improved solubility and handling characteristics compared to the free base form.

We specialize in producing this critical building block under strict quality control protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to confirm identity, potency, and purity. Our facility adheres to international safety and quality guidelines, ensuring that every kilogram shipped meets the specified technical requirements for global distribution.

Key Benefits and Features

  • High purity assay ranging from 99.0 percent to 101.0 percent on a dry basis.
  • Optimized specific rotation ensuring stereochemical integrity for biological activity.
  • Low impurity profile with strict limits on heavy metals, arsenic, and residual solvents.
  • Excellent solubility profile suitable for liquid and solid dosage formulations.
  • Consistent particle size distribution for uniform mixing in production lines.

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
CAS Number3184-13-2
AppearanceWhite crystals or crystalline powder
Assay (Dry Basis)99.0 percent to 101.0 percent
pH Value (Solution)5.0 to 6.0
Specific Rotation+23.0 to +24.5 degrees
Loss on DryingNot more than 0.20 percent
Residue on IgnitionNot more than 0.10 percent
Heavy Metals (Pb)Not more than 10 ppm
Chloride Content20.6 percent to 21.3 percent

Industrial Applications

This amino acid derivative is widely utilized across multiple sectors. In the nutraceutical industry, it serves as a primary ingredient for supplements aimed at supporting liver health and sports nutrition performance. Its role in ammonia clearance makes it valuable for formulations targeting metabolic support. In the pharmaceutical sector, it acts as a critical intermediate for synthesizing more complex therapeutic agents. The high purity grade ensures compatibility with sensitive biological systems and regulatory compliance for human consumption.

Storage and Packaging

To maintain stability and potency, L-Ornithine Monohydrochloride should be stored in a tight container at controlled room temperature. Protection from moisture and direct sunlight is recommended to prevent degradation. We offer flexible packaging options to suit various production scales, including standard 25kg and 50kg drums. Custom packaging solutions are available upon request to meet specific logistical requirements. Comprehensive documentation, including Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets, accompanies every shipment to facilitate smooth customs clearance and quality assurance verification.