N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine

Name: N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-048996

About N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine

N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine (CAS 5746-04-3) is a metabolite or degradation product of Lysine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C8H16N2O4, it has a molar mass of 204.22 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (2S)-2-amino-6-(carboxymethylamino)hexanoic acid. Alternative names: Ne-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine and Nepsilon-(carboxymethyl)lysine.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Lysine, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine
Catalogue No.	VQ-048996
CAS Number	5746-04-3
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-amino-6-(carboxymethylamino)hexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₆N₂O₄
Molecular weight	204.22 g/mol
Exact mass	204.111
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	NUXSIDPKKIEIMI-LURJTMIESA-N
SMILES	C(CCNCC(=O)O)C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	123800

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-5.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 6
TPSA	113 Å²
Synonyms	Ne-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine, Nepsilon-(carboxymethyl)lysine, L-Lysine, N6-(carboxymethyl)-, N(epsilon)-(Carboxymethyl)lysine, N(epsilon)-carboxymethyl-L-lysine, carboxymethyl-lysine, n(epsilon)-carboxymethyllysine, 2-amino-6-((carboxymethyl)amino)hexanoic acid, (2S)-2-azaniumyl-6-(carboxylatomethylazaniumyl)hexanoate, Ne-Carboxymethyl-L-lysine, N6-(carboxymethyl)-L-lysine

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine?

The CAS Registry Number of N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine is 5746-04-3. It is also known as Ne-(1-Carboxymethyl)-L-lysine, Nepsilon-(carboxymethyl)lysine, L-Lysine, N6-(carboxymethyl)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine?

N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine has the molecular formula C8H16N2O4 and a molecular weight of 204.22 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-amino-6-(carboxymethylamino)hexanoic acid.

What is N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine used for?

N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Lysine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine can I order?

We supply N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine?

Yes. Every lot of N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export N6-(Carboxymethyl)lysine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.