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L8021

Sigma-Aldrich

D-Lysine

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(R)-2,6-Diaminocaproic acid

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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

product name

D-Lysine, ≥98% (HPLC)

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

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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.

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

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