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| − | An essential [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=amino | + | An essential [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=amino%20acid amino acid] for human development. Lysine was first identified in 1889 by Drechsel. Synthetic lysine is added as a nutrient to many food products. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
| − | * | + | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 5667 |
| − | * | + | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 |
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Revision as of 06:31, 24 July 2013
Description
An essential amino acid for human development. Lysine was first identified in 1889 by Drechsel. Synthetic lysine is added as a nutrient to many food products.
Synonyms and Related Terms
LYS; 2,6-diaminohexanoic acid
Other Properties
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in common organic solvents.
| Composition | NH2(CH2)4CH(NH2)COOH |
|---|---|
| CAS | 39665-12-8 |
| Melting Point | 224 (dec) |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 164.19 |
Hazards and Safety
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 5667
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997