Methyl-L-Lysine

Name: Methyl-L-Lysine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-051076

About Methyl-L-Lysine

Listed under CAS 7431-89-2, Methyl-L-Lysine is a process intermediate or related compound of Lysine available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C7H16N2O2, it has a molar mass of 160.21 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2S)-6-amino-2-(methylamino)hexanoic acid. Alternative names: methyl-lysine and (S)-6-Amino-2-(methylamino)hexanoic acid.

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. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Lysine, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Methyl-L-Lysine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Lysine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl-L-Lysine
Catalogue No.	VQ-051076
CAS Number	7431-89-2
IUPAC name	(2S)-6-amino-2-(methylamino)hexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₆N₂O₂
Molecular weight	160.21 g/mol
Exact mass	160.1212
InChIKey	OLYPWXRMOFUVGH-LURJTMIESA-N
SMILES	CN[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	7010497

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	75.4 Å²
Synonyms	methyl-lysine, (S)-6-Amino-2-(methylamino)hexanoic acid, N(2)-methyl-L-lysine, L-Lysine,N2-methyl-, N(alpha)-methyl-L-lysine, N-alpha-Methyl-L-lysinehydrochloride, N-Me-Lys-OH hydrochloride salt, N-Me-Lys-OH . HCl, N, A-Methyl-L-lysine hydrochloride, (S)-6-Amino-2-(methylamino)hexanoicacid

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 Methyl-L-Lysine?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl-L-Lysine is 7431-89-2. It is also known as methyl-lysine, (S)-6-Amino-2-(methylamino)hexanoic acid, N(2)-methyl-L-lysine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl-L-Lysine?

Methyl-L-Lysine has the molecular formula C7H16N2O2 and a molecular weight of 160.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-6-amino-2-(methylamino)hexanoic acid.

What is Methyl-L-Lysine used for?

Methyl-L-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 Methyl-L-Lysine can I order?

We supply Methyl-L-Lysine, 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 Methyl-L-Lysine?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl-L-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 Methyl-L-Lysine be shipped internationally?

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