Lysine
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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
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- 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