L-Lysine monohydrate, 97%

Description

CAS: 39665-12-8 | C6H16N2O3 | 164.21 g/mol

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 39665-12-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H16N2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 164.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00151035
• InChI Key: HZRUTVAFDWTKGD-XZNNNFJINA-N
• Synonym: l-lysine monohydrate, l-lysine hydrate, lysine monohydrate, l +-lysine monohydrate, l-lysine, hydrate, h-lys-oh h2o, lysine, hydrate, lysine hydrate, l-lysine, monohydrate, l-lysine, hydrate 1:1
• PubChem CID: 16211825
• SMILES: O.NCCCC[C@H](N)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 210°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 1722531
• Merck Index: 14,5636
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid.
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid;hydrate
• Quantity: 100 g
• Formula Weight: 164.21 (146.19 Anhydrous)
• Optical Rotation: +22.5° (c=2 in 6M HCl)
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: L-Lysine monohydrate

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	200-294-2
RTECSNumber	OL5540000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only