L-Lysine, also known as 2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid, is an essential amino acid used as a base. It is suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.
Characters | Unit | Specification |
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Identity (IR) | Conforms | |
Appearance | White to off-white microcryst. solid | |
Solubility (10%) | Clear, yellowish solution | |
Assay (hplc) | % | 98-101.5 |
Cell culture Toxicity | Passes test | |
DNases | ND | |
Proteases | ND | |
RNases | ND | |
Spec. Rot., [α]D | o | 25.5°-26.7° (c = 8, 6N HCl; dried) |
Water | % | ≤ 2 |
Ash (Residue on ignition) | % | ≤ 0.1 |
Heavy metals (Pb) | ppm | ≤ 15 |
SO4 (Sulphate) | % | ≤ 0.03 |
Fe | ppm | ≤ 30 |
Microbiological Specifications | ||
Total Aerobic (CFU/g) | CFU/g | ≤ 100 |
Mold and Yeast (CFU/g) | CFU/g | ≤ 100 |
Endotoxin Level | EU/mg | ≤ 0.1 |
Shelf Life/Retest Date: The minimal shelf-life of L-Lysine, CAS 56-87-1 is 2 years when stored under recommended conditions.
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
Pack Sizes: 1 Kg and 5 Kg