DL-Lysine

Name: DL-Lysine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038229

About DL-Lysine

DL-Lysine (CAS 70-54-2) is a high-purity reference standard of Lysine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C6H14N2O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 146.19 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2,6-diaminohexanoic acid. Alternative names: Lysine, DL- and (RS)-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.

As a reference sample of Lysine, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	DL-Lysine
Catalogue No.	VQ-038229
CAS Number	70-54-2
IUPAC name	2,6-diaminohexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₄N₂O₂
Molecular weight	146.19 g/mol
Exact mass	146.1055
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	KDXKERNSBIXSRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(CCN)CC(C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	866

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-3
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	89.3 Å²
Synonyms	Lysine, DL-, (RS)-Lysine, (+-)-Lysine, (+-)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid, DL-alpha,epsilon-Diaminocaproic acid, H-DL-Lys-OH, (R)-2,6-Diaminocaproic acid, D-Lysinebase, lysin, Lysine #, L-Lysine base, DL-Lysine base

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 DL-Lysine?

The CAS Registry Number of DL-Lysine is 70-54-2. It is also known as Lysine, DL-, (RS)-Lysine, (+-)-Lysine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of DL-Lysine?

DL-Lysine has the molecular formula C6H14N2O2 and a molecular weight of 146.19 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,6-diaminohexanoic acid.

What is DL-Lysine used for?

DL-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 DL-Lysine can I order?

We supply DL-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 DL-Lysine?

Yes. Every lot of DL-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 DL-Lysine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export DL-Lysine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.