L5501
L-Lysine
≥98% (TLC), suitable for ligand binding assays
Synonym(s):
(S)-2,6-Diaminocaproic acid
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Linear Formula:
H2N(CH2)4CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
146.19
PubChem Substance ID:
eCl@ss:
32160406
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
NACRES:
NA.26
EC Number:
200-294-2
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1722531
Product Name
L-Lysine, ≥98% (TLC)
assay
≥98% (TLC)
form
powder
technique(s)
ligand binding assay: suitable
color
white to off-white
mp
215 °C (dec.) (lit.)
solubility
H2O: soluble
SMILES string
NCCCC[C@H](N)C(O)=O
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
General description
L-lysine contains basic side chain and is hydrophilic in nature. The N-butyl amino group in the side chain is found to be protonated at physiological pH. Upon degradation, L-lysine gives ketone bodies. Transamination of lysine with α-ketoglutarate produces acetoacetyl CoA. L-lysine serves as a precursor for secondary metabolites, such as β-lactam antibiotics. It also serves as a precursor for the biosynthesis of α-aminoadipic acid.
Application
L-Lysine is an essential proteinogenic α amino acid used in a wide range of applications. It has been used:
- as a supplement in cell culture media
- as a substrate for enzymes such as L-lysine oxidase (EC 1.4.3.14)
- as a component of poly-lysine polymers
- as a substrate for oxidation and glycation mechanism studies
- in the preparation of cobaltous lysine
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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