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L-Lysine monohydrate, 97%
Description
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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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
Specifications
| Melting Point | 210°C (decomposition) |
| Beilstein | 1722531 |
| Merck Index | 14,5636 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and hydrochloric acid. |
| IUPAC Name | 2,6-diaminohexanoic acid hydrate |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Formula Weight | 164.21 (146.19 Anhydrous) |
| Optical Rotation | +22.5° (c=2 in 6M HCl) |
| Sensitivity | Air sensitive; Hygroscopic |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
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