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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Lysine, 98%
L-Lysine is an essential amino acid used in human nutrition. It plays a vital role in calcium absorption, building muscle protein and recovering from surgery or sports injuries. It is used for the treatment of herpes infections and cold sores. Its derivatives lysine acetylsalicylate is utilized to treat pain as well as to detoxify the body after heroin use. It is an important additive to animal feed. Further, it is used in many foods, especially red meats, fish and dairy products.
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L-Lysine is an essential amino acid used in human nutrition. It plays a vital role in calcium absorption, building muscle protein and recovering from surgery or sports injuries. It is used for the treatment of herpes infections and cold sores. Its derivatives lysine acetylsalicylate is utilized to treat pain as well as to detoxify the body after heroin use. It is an important additive to animal feed. Further, it is used in many foods, especially red meats, fish and dairy products.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, benzene and common neutral solvent.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
215°C
Color
White
Beilstein
1722531
Merck Index
14,5636
Solubility Information
Soluble in water; Insoluble in ethanol,ethyl ether,acetone,benzene and common neutral solvent.
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid
Quantity
25 g
Formula Weight
146.19
Optical Rotation
+26° (c=2 in 6M HCl)
Percent Purity
98%
EINECSNumber
200-294-2
RTECSNumber
OL5540000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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