L-Lysine
TL;DR: L-Lysine (CAS 56-87-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C6H14N2O2 and molecular weight 146.10553 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
(2S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid
Also Known As: L-lysine, lysine, lysine acid, Aminutrin, h-Lys-oh
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H14N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.10553 g/mol |
| XLogP | -3.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 89.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 146.10553 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 106.0 |
| Melting Point | 224.5 |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.28X10+9 mm Hg at 25 °C /extrapolated/ |
| Solubility | 1000000 |
| SMILES | C(CCN)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | KDXKERNSBIXSRK-YFKPBYRVSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: L-Lysine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, L-Lysine (CAS 56-87-1) has the molecular formula C6H14N2O2 and a molecular weight of 146.11 g/mol. Reported properties include a solubility: 1000000. Synonyms include L-lysine and lysine.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of L-Lysine
Property Insights of L-Lysine
The XLogP value of -3.0 indicates that L-Lysine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 89.3 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for L-Lysine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, L-Lysine has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of L-Lysine?
The CAS number of L-Lysine is 56-87-1.
What is the molecular formula of L-Lysine?
The molecular formula of L-Lysine is C6H14N2O2.
What is the molecular weight of L-Lysine?
The molecular weight of L-Lysine is 146.10553 g/mol.
What are the applications of L-Lysine?
L-Lysine is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy L-Lysine?
You can request a quote for L-Lysine directly from CoreyChem. Contact us or email [email protected] for pricing and availability.
Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for L-Lysine?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for L-Lysine and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.