L-Lysine monohydrate, 97%
L-Lysine monohydrate, 97%
L-Lysine monohydrate, 97%
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L-Lysine monohydrate, 97%

CAS: 39665-12-8 | C6H16N2O3 | 164.21 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS39665-12-8
IUPAC Name(2S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid hydrate
Molecular FormulaC6H16N2O3
InChI KeyHZRUTVAFDWTKGD-XZNNNFJINA-N
SMILESO.NCCCC[C@H](N)C(O)=O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
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 Rotation22.6 ± 0.5° (C = 2 in 6M HCl, UK-sourced material)
Appearance (Color)White to cream to pale yellow
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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.

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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

General References:

  1. Bashir, M. S.; Ali, S.; Shahzadi, S.; Shahid, M. Synthesis, characterization and biological activities of organotin(IV) complexes with l-lysine monohydrate. Russ. J. Gen. Chem. 2015, 85 (6), 1532-1537.
  2. Zuravka, I.; Roesmann, R.; Sosic, A.; Göttlich, R.; Gatto, B. Bis-3-chloropiperidines containing bridging lysine linkers: Influence of side chain structure on DNA alkylating activity. Bioorg. Med. Chem. 2015, 23 (6), 1241-1250.