Synonym(s)
CAS number: 3184-13-2; hydrochlorides; L-2,5-diaminopentanoic acid
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Ornithine HCL (ornithine - from Greek ornis, Vogel; see also ornithine) is a derivative of the non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid ornithine (molecular formula C5H12N2O2 - HCl). Ornithine HCL is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance has a skin caring effect.
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