4400-M

L-Lysine, Hydrochloride

An essential amino acid.

• Synonym(s): L-Lysine, Hydrochloride, Lys, HCl
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₄N₂O₂ · xHCl
• CAS Number: 657-27-2
• Molecular Weight: 146.19 (free base basis)
• UNSPSC Code: 12352209
• NACRES: NA.21
• MDL number: MFCD00064564

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• 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

Description

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)

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable