The molecule is an L-arginine derivative that is L-arginine in which the terminal nitrogen of the guanidyl group is replaced by a nitro group. It is a L-arginine derivative, a N-nitro compound, a member of guanidines and a non-proteinogenic L-alpha-amino acid.
(2S)-2-amino-5-[[amino(nitramido)methylidene]amino]pentanoic acid