tert-butyl (2S)-2-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)pentanoate,dihydrochloride

L-Arginine tert-butyl ester is a protected form of L-Arginine . L-Arginine is an conditionally essential amino acid for humans and adult mammals as it’s requirements exceed production during certain developmental stages in life (such as pregnancy). L-Arginine also prevents blood toxicity from intravenous amino acid administration in humans.