L-Lysine

Synonyms: (S)-2,6-DIAMINOCAPROIC ACID;(S)-(+)-LYSINE;LYSINE;LYSINE, L-(+)-;L-(+)-LYSINE;L-LYSINE;L-LYSINE BASE;H-LYS-OH 

CAS: 56-87-1 

MF: C6H14N2O2 

MW: 146.19 

EINECS: 200-294-2 

Product Categories: Amino Acid Derivatives;Lysine [Lys, K];Amino Acids;alpha-Amino Acids;Biochemistry;Nutritional Supplements;Amino Acids;Amino Acids & Derivatives;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals 

mp  215 °C (dec.)(lit.)

refractive index  26 ° (C=2, 5mol/L HCl) 

FEMA  3847 

storage temp.  Store at RT. 

solubility  H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless

Merck  5636 

Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. 

Chemical Properties White to pale yellow crystalline powder 

Usage Essential amino acid for human development. Lysine residues are useful in many cellular processes, due to their ability to accept a wide variety of post-translational modifications.