The molecule is a hydrochloride obtained by combining N(gamma)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid. It has a role as an EC 1.14.13.39 (nitric oxide synthase) inhibitor. It contains a N(gamma)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester(1+).
methyl (2S)-2-amino-5-[[amino(nitramido)methylidene]amino]pentanoate;hydrochloride