The molecule is a L-arginine derivative with a N(omega)-methyl substituent. It is a member of guanidines, a non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid and a L-arginine derivative. It is a conjugate acid of a N(omega)-methyl-L-argininate. It is a tautomer of a N(omega)-methyl-L-arginine zwitterion.
(2S)-2-amino-5-[(N'-methylcarbamimidoyl)amino]pentanoic acid