| Description | Lombricine, as a phosphodiester of 2-guanidinoethanol and D-serine in structure, is a phosphagen that is unique to earthworms. |
| Synonyms | L-Lombricine |
| molecular weight | 270.18 |
| Molecular formula | C6H15N4O6P |
| CAS | 18416-85-8 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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