Molekula
DL-Lysine
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
DL-Lysine is a synthetic amino acid used in nutritional supplements, animal feed, and pharmaceutical formulations. It is a racemic mixture of L- and D-isomers, essential for protein synthesis and metabolic processes. Available in powder form with a molecular weight of 146.19 g/mol, CAS number 70-54-2, and molecular formula C6H14N2O2. Stable at ambient storage conditions. Molekula supplies DL-Lysine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — £29.50 per pack ex VAT · £35.40 inc. VAT
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100 g — £93.20 per pack ex VAT · £111.84 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Specific rotation | -0.5 to +0.5 |
| Heavy metals | <0.002% |
| Loss on Drying | 10.5 - 12% |
| Assay | 98 - 101.5% |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | <0.020% |
| Chlorine (Cl) | <0.015% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 0 °C |
| Acidity | Base |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 57277571 |
| CAS Number | 70-54-2 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,6-diaminohexanoic acid |
| EC Number | 200-740-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14N2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.19 |
| Exact Mass | 146.1055 |
| SMILES | C(CCN)CC(C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | KDXKERNSBIXSRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H14N2O2/c7-4-2-1-3-5(8)6(9)10/h5H,1-4,7-8H2,(H,9,10) |
| PubChem CID | 866 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2845.90.0100 |
| Tariff Code | 2845909090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Dutch.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- (+-)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid
- (+-)-Lysine
- (R)-2,6-Diaminocaproic acid
- (RS)-Lysine
- D-Lysinebase
- DL-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid
- H-DL-Lys-OH
- L-Lysine base
- lysin
- Lysine, DL-
Frequently asked questions
What is DL-Lysine used for?
DL-Lysine is primarily used as a nutritional supplement and feed additive to support protein synthesis and growth in animals and humans.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of DL-Lysine?
The formula is C6H14N2O2 with a molecular weight of 146.19 g/mol.
How should DL-Lysine be stored?
DL-Lysine should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of DL-Lysine does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies pharmaceutical and food-grade DL-Lysine.
Can Molekula supply DL-Lysine in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply DL-Lysine in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a DL-Lysine order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS).
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