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Creatine

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): (α-Methylguanido)acetic acid, N-Amidinosarcosine
• Linear Formula: H₂NC(=NH)N(CH₃)CH₂CO₂H
• CAS Number: 57-00-1
• Molecular Weight: 131.13
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 907175
• MDL number: MFCD00004282

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• application(s): food and beverages; personal care; pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CN(CC(O)=O)C(N)=N
• InChI: 1S/C4H9N3O2/c1-7(4(5)6)2-3(8)9/h2H2,1H3,(H3,5,6)(H,8,9)
• InChI key: CVSVTCORWBXHQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Biochem/physiol Actions

Creatine is a nitrogenous compound that acts as a high-energy reservoir for the rapid regeneration of ATP.

Creatine is a nitrogenous compound that acts as a high-energy reservoir for the rapid regeneration of ATP. Approximately 95% of creatine is found in skeletal muscle, primarily as phosphocreatine. Creatine can be acquired through dietary consumption or formed from L-arginine, glycine, and L-methionine in a multi-step reaction that occurs in the kidneys and liver. Creatine is then transported to muscle tissue. Creatine supplementation is used for the enhancement of sports performance, primarily by increasing muscle mass. Creatine is also being investigated as a treatment of neuromuscular diseases, where it may aid in neuroprotection and by improving the cellular bioenergetic state.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable