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L(+)-Lysine monohydrate
Product Details
Molecular Formula
C6H16N2O3
Molecular Weight
164.21
Appearance
Crystalline Powder or Crystals
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
L(+)-Lysine Monohydrate is the biologically active, naturally occurring form of the essential amino acid lysine, typically produced via microbial fermentation. It consists of L-lysine combined with one molecule of water of crystallization (chemical formula: C₆H₁₄N₂O₂·H₂O). As an essential amino acid, it cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained from diet or supplementation.
CAS Number
39665-12-8
Stability and Storage Conditions
Air Sensitive & Hygroscopic
Solubility
H2O: soluble
Storage
Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
Melting Point
212-214 °C
Applications
L(+)-Lysine Monohydrate serves dual roles in pharmaceuticals: as an essential nutrient in clinical nutrition and as an active agent in OTC products for herpes management. Its biochemical properties also lend utility as an excipient in formulation science. Its use is characterized by a strong safety profile and wide regulatory acceptance for nutritional purposes.
Product Description
L(+)-Lysine monohydrate is the hydrated form of the essential amino acid L-lysine, with the chemical name L-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid monohydrate. Its molecular formula is C₆H₁₄N₂O₂·H₂O, and it typically appears as a white or off-white crystalline powder. The "L(+)" notation indicates its specific optical isomerism—it is the naturally occurring levorotatory enantiomer with absolute configuration "S," which is biologically active in humans. The monohydrate form includes one water molecule per lysine molecule, enhancing its stability and handling properties.
EC Number
609-735-7
Color
White to yellow
MDL number
MFCD00151035
Water Solubility
>1500 g/L (20 ºC)
pH
9-10.5 (20°C, 80g/L in H2O)
WGK Germany
3
RTECS
OL5540000
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