N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine

Name: N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038231

About N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine

Vaqora Chemicals supplies N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine, a process intermediate or related compound of Lysine registered under CAS number 692-04-6. Formula C8H16N2O3, molecular weight 188.22 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2S)-6-acetamido-2-aminohexanoic acid. Common synonyms include N6-Acetyl-L-lysine and N-Epsilon-acetyllysine.

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. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Lysine, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Lysine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine
Catalogue No.	VQ-038231
CAS Number	692-04-6
IUPAC name	(2S)-6-acetamido-2-aminohexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₆N₂O₃
Molecular weight	188.22 g/mol
Exact mass	188.1161
InChIKey	DTERQYGMUDWYAZ-ZETCQYMHSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)NCCCC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	92832

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	92.4 Å²
Synonyms	N6-Acetyl-L-lysine, N-Epsilon-acetyllysine, (2S)-2-amino-6-acetamidohexanoic acid, Omega-acetyllsine, N(6)-acetyllsine, epsilon-Acetyl-L-lysine, H-Lys(Ac)-OH, n6-acetyllysine, (S)-6-Acetamido-2-aminohexanoic acid, Ne-Acetyllysine, N(6)-Acetyl-L-lysine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine?

The CAS Registry Number of N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine is 692-04-6. It is also known as N6-Acetyl-L-lysine, N-Epsilon-acetyllysine, (2S)-2-amino-6-acetamidohexanoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine?

N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine has the molecular formula C8H16N2O3 and a molecular weight of 188.22 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-6-acetamido-2-aminohexanoic acid.

What is N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine used for?

N-Epsilon-acetyl-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 N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine can I order?

We supply N-Epsilon-acetyl-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 N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine?

Yes. Every lot of N-Epsilon-acetyl-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 N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine be shipped internationally?

Yes. N-Epsilon-acetyl-l-lysine is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.