L8021

D-Lysine

≥98% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): (R)-2,6-Diaminocaproic acid
• Linear Formula: H₂N(CH₂)₄CH(NH₂)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 923-27-3
• Molecular Weight: 146.19
• Beilstein: 1722530
• EC Number: 213-091-9
• MDL number: MFCD00008234
• UNSPSC Code: 12352209
• PubChem Substance ID: 24896491
• NACRES: NA.26

Properties

• Product Name: D-Lysine, ≥98% (HPLC)
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• color: white to off-white
• mp: 218 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: soluble
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: NCCCC[C@@H](N)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C6H14N2O2/c7-4-2-1-3-5(8)6(9)10/h5H,1-4,7-8H2,(H,9,10)/t5-/m1/s1
• InChI key: KDXKERNSBIXSRK-RXMQYKEDSA-N

Description

Application

D-Lysine is used as a component of a wide array of polymers (poly-D-lysine), surfactants and biofilms to confer a positive (cationic) charge.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves