L-Lysine CAS#: 56-87-1; ChemWhat Code: 82593
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | L-Lysine |
| Synonyms | L – LYSINE FREE BASE (ANHYDROUS);L-Lizine cormob crystalline;L-LYSINE (BASE) pure;L-LYSINE BASE MONOHYDRATE pure;L-Lysine,98+%;L-LYSINE CRYST.RESEARCH GRADE;L-Lysine,(S)-2,6-Diaminocaproic acid;LYSINE, L-(+)-(P) |
| CAS Registry Number | 56-87-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.19 |
| EINECS | 200-294-2 |
| Other Registry Numbers | ; |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 215 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| alpha | D20 +14.6° (c = 6.5); D23 +25.9° (c = 2 in 6.0N HCl) |
| FEMA | 3847 | L-LYSINE |
| Refractive Index | 26 ° (C=2, 5mol/L HCl) |
| Storage | Store at RT. |
| Solubulity | H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, Colorless |
| form | Powder or Crystals |
| pka | 2.16(at 25℃) |
| Color | White to light yellow |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone, benzene and common neutral solvent. |
| Merck | 5636 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | Lysine(56-87-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | L-Lysine(56-87-1) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| S Phrase | 24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | OL5540000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 56-87-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
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