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L-Lysine

Catalog Number

ACM56871

CAS

56-87-1

Structure

IUPAC Name

(2S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid

Synonyms

2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid

Molecular Weight

146.19

Molecular Formula

C6H14N2O2

Canonical SMILES

C(CCN)CC(C(=O)O)N

InChI

InChI=1S/C6H14N2O2/c7-4-2-1-3-5(8)6(9)10/h5H,1-4,7-8H2,(H,9,10)/t5-/m0/s1

InChI Key

KDXKERNSBIXSRK-YFKPBYRVSA-N

Boiling Point

265.81 °C

Melting Point

215 °C(lit.)

Flash Point

142.2 °C

Purity

99%

Density

1.1360 g/cm³

Solubility

Insoluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, benzene

Appearance

Solid

Storage

Keep in dark place, inert atmosphere, room temperature

Active Content

95%

Physical State

Solid

Typical Applications

Use as dispersing agent, emulsifying agent.
Use as cleansing agent.

MSDS

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COA

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Spec Sheet

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Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of L-lysine?

The molecular formula of L-lysine is C6H14N2O2.

What are the synonyms of L-lysine?

The synonyms of L-lysine are lysine, 56-87-1, lysine acid, and h-Lys-oh.

What is the molecular weight of L-lysine?

The molecular weight of L-lysine is 146.19 g/mol.

What is the role of L-lysine?

L-lysine has various roles, including being a micronutrient, a nutraceutical, an anticonvulsant, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, a plant metabolite, a human metabolite, an algal metabolite, and a mouse metabolite.

Is L-lysine an essential amino acid?

Yes, L-lysine is an essential amino acid, meaning that humans cannot synthesize it.

What are the posttranslational modifications of L-lysine?

Common posttranslational modifications of L-lysine include methylation, acetylation, and hydroxylation.

What is the IUPAC name of L-lysine?

The IUPAC name of L-lysine is (2S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid.

What is the InChIKey of L-lysine?

The InChIKey of L-lysine is KDXKERNSBIXSRK-YFKPBYRVSA-N.

Is L-lysine found in or produced by Escherichia coli?

Yes, L-lysine is found in or produced by Escherichia coli (strain K12, MG1655).

What is the CAS number of L-lysine?

The CAS number of L-lysine is 56-87-1.

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