Molekula
L-Lysine monohydrochloride
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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
L-Lysine monohydrochloride is a crystalline amino acid salt used in nutritional supplements, animal feed, and pharmaceutical formulations. It serves as a source of lysine, an essential amino acid critical for protein synthesis and metabolic processes. Available in powder form, it has a molecular weight of 182.65 g/mol, a CAS number of 657-27-2, and a molecular formula of C6H14N2O2 · HCl. It is stable at ambient temperatures and has no signal word. Molekula supplies L-Lysine monohydrochloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £23.00 per pack ex VAT · £27.60 inc. VAT
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1 kg — £69.60 per pack ex VAT · £83.52 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Specific rotation | +20.4 to +21.4° |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.0015% |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.40% |
| Chloride (Cl-) | 19.0 - 19.6% |
| Assay | 98.5 - 101.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.10% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤0.003% |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤0.03% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 11195192 |
| CAS Number | 657-27-2 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid;hydrochloride |
| EC Number | 211-519-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H14N2O2 · HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 182.65 |
| Exact Mass | 182.0822 |
| SMILES | C(CCN)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N.Cl |
| InChIKey | BVHLGVCQOALMSV-JEDNCBNOSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H14N2O2.ClH/c7-4-2-1-3-5(8)6(9)10;/h5H,1-4,7-8H2,(H,9,10);1H/t5-;/m0./s1 |
| PubChem CID | 69568 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29224100 |
| Tariff Code | 2922410020 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
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
- (2S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid monohydrochloride
- ENISYL-F
- H-Lys-OH.HCl
- L-lysine HCl
- L-Lysine hydrochloride
- Lysine hcl, l-
- lysine hydrochloride
- Lysine, l-, monohydrochloride
- Trulysine
- VIRALYS
Frequently asked questions
What is L-Lysine monohydrochloride used for?
It 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 L-Lysine monohydrochloride?
The formula is C6H14N2O2 · HCl with a molecular weight of 182.65 g/mol.
How should L-Lysine monohydrochloride be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of L-Lysine monohydrochloride does Molekula supply?
We supply pharmaceutical and food-grade L-Lysine monohydrochloride.
Can Molekula supply L-Lysine monohydrochloride in bulk?
Yes, we offer bulk quantities for industrial and commercial applications.
What documentation comes with an order of L-Lysine monohydrochloride?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS).
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