L-Lysine monohydrate
SIGMA/L9037 - BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, from non-animal source
Synonym: L-Lysine hydrate (1:1); Lysine monohydrate
CAS Number: 39665-12-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H14N2O2 · H2O
Molecular Weight: 164.20
EC Number: 200-294-2
MDL Number: MFCD00151035
Linear Formula: C6H14N2O2 · H2O
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 98.5-101.5% dry basis |
| biological source | non-animal source |
| color | white |
| form | crystalline powder |
| impurities | endotoxin, tested |
| InChI | 1S/C6H14N2O2.H2O/c7-4-2-1 |
| InChI key | HZRUTVAFDWTKGD-JEDNCBNOSA |
| mp | 215 °C |
| product line | BioReagent |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [H]O[H].NCCCC[C@H](N)C(O) |
| solubility | H2O: soluble |
| technique(s) | cell culture | mammalian: suitable |
| Application: | L-Lysine monohydrate has been used in: • SILAC (stable isotope labeling by amino acids in cell culture) method • the complete synthetic (C) medium for positive selection screening of yeast cells • the growth medium for cells |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | L-Lysine is an essential proteinogenic α amino acid used in a wide range of applications including as a non-animal sourced supplement in cell culture media, a substrate of enzymes such as L-lysine oxidase (EC 1.4.3.14), a component of poly-lysine polymers, and a substrate for oxidation and glycation mechanism studies. |
| General description: | L-Lysine is an amino acid with a basic side chain and is amphipathic in nature. It has a protonated alkyl amino group and is fully protonated at physiological pH. L-lysine mainly participates in electrostatic interactions in proteins. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 25, 100 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 98.5-101.5% dry basis |
| mp | 215 °C |
| UNSPSC | 12352209 |

