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4400-M

L-Lysine, Hydrochloride

An essential amino acid.

Synonym(s):

L-Lysine, Hydrochloride, Lys, HCl

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H14N2O2 · xHCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
146.19 (free base basis)
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
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Quality Level

description

RTECS - OL5650000
Merck USA index - 14 5636

assay

≥98% dry basis (titration)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

water: 1 mg/mL

storage temp.

10-30°C

SMILES string

[Cl-].N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)O.[H+]

InChI

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

InChI key

BVHLGVCQOALMSV-JEDNCBNOSA-N

General description

An essential amino acid.

Application


  • Combining directed evolution with high cell permeability for high-level cadaverine production in engineered Escherichia coli.: This study discusses the use of l-Lysine Hydrochloride in engineered E. coli to enhance cadaverine production, a key component in bio-polyamides, demonstrating a significant enhancement in yield due to innovative genetic modifications and cell permeability treatments (Liu et al., 2024).

  • Investigation of the Effect of Nanocrystalline Calcium Carbonate-Substituted Hydroxyapatite and L-Lysine and L-Arginine Surface Interactions on the Molecular Properties of Dental Biomimetic Composites.: This publication explores the role of l-Lysine Hydrochloride in enhancing the properties of dental biomimetic composites, offering insights into its potential to improve dental restoration materials through nanotechnology (Goloshchapov et al., 2021).

  • Carbon nanogels exert multipronged attack on resistant bacteria and strongly constrain resistance evolution.: This study incorporates l-Lysine Hydrochloride in the development of carbon nanogels for combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria, showcasing its potential in creating more effective antimicrobial treatments (Mao et al., 2022).


Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)


Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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