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L-Lysine monohydrate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A13040.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

L-Lysine monohydrate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A13040.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: A13040.14
also known as A13040-14
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
39665-12-8
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid hydrate
Molecular Formula
C6H16N2O3
InChI Key
HZRUTVAFDWTKGD-XZNNNFJINA-N
SMILES
O.NCCCC[C@H](N)C(O)=O
Assay (Non-aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥96.0 to ≤104.0% (UK-sourced material)
Assay from Supplier's CofA
≥96.0% (US-sourced material)
Water Content (Karl Fischer Titration)
5.8-15.6% (0.5-1.5 waters, UK-sourced material)
Optical Rotation
22.6 ± 0.5° (C = 2 in 6M HCl, UK-sourced material)
Appearance (Color)
White to cream to pale yellow

Description

L-Lysine is an essential proteinogenic alfa amino acid used in various applications such as non-animal sourced supplement in cell culture media. It acts as a substrate of enzymes like L-lysine oxidase as well as a component of poly-lysine polymers. It is also involved in the studies of glycation mechanism.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
L-Lysine is an essential proteinogenic alfa amino acid used in various applications such as non-animal sourced supplement in cell culture media. It acts as a substrate of enzymes like L-lysine oxidase as well as a component of poly-lysine polymers. It is also involved in the studies of glycation mechanism.

Solubility
Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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