L-Lysine

• Catalog No.: L468895
• CAS Number: 56-87-1
• M. F.: C6H14N2O2
• M. W.: 146.18756
• Storage: Refrigerator

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: L-lysine
• Synonyms: (S)-α,ε-Diaminocaproic Acid; L-lys; L-2,6-Diaminocaproic Acid; Biolys; L-(+)-Lysine; H-Lys-OH; (+)-S-Lysine; (S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic Acid; (S)-Lysine; Aminutrin; (S)- 2,6-diamino-Hexanoic Acid; 6-Amino-L-norleucine; Malandil; α-Lysine; lysine acid; lysine

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 56-87-1

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid
• Melting Point: 203-205°C (dec.)
• Solubility: Water
• Storage Condition: Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)

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.

REFERENCES

• Tosha, L. et. al.: Biochem. J. 435, 509 (2011)