Thermo Fisher, J62225.22, L-Lysine, 98%

L-Lysine, 98% L-Lysine is an essential amino acid used in human nutrition. It plays a vital role in calcium absorption, building muscle protein and recovering from surgery or sports injuries. It is used for the treatment of herpes infections and cold sores. Its derivatives lysine acetylsalicylate is utilized to treat pain as well as to detoxify the body after heroin use. It is an important additive to animal feed. Further, it is used in many foods, especially red meats, fish and dairy products. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals. CAS: 56-87-1
IUPAC Name: (2S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid
Molecular Formula: C6H14N2O2
InChI Key: KDXKERNSBIXSRK-MLHKIVSYNA-N
SMILES: NCCCC[C@H](N)C(O)=O
Optical Rotation: +24.0° to +27.0°
Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤10ppm
Appearance (Color): White to pale yellow
Assay from Suppliers CofA: Impurity: Ammonium (NH₄): ≤0.02%; Iron( Fe): ≤10ppm; Arsenic (As):≤1ppm