| Description | Alanyl ornithine is a dipeptide. |
| Synonyms | Dipeptide ao-a |
| molecular weight | 203.24 |
| Molecular formula | C8H17N3O3 |
| CAS | 643755-41-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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