L-Lysine hydrochloride (Monohydrochloride,l-lysin)

Chemical nature

A white or nearly white, practically odorless, free-flowing, crys talline powder. It is freely soluble in water, but is almost insoluble in alcohol and in ether. It melts at about 260°C with decomposition.

Applications

L-Lysine monohydrochloride is widely used as nutritional supplements in food and beverage industries. It can also be used in animal feed as source of L-Lysine. L-Lysine Monohydrochloride can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.

L-lysine is an essential amino acid in animals and humans. L-Lysine is necessary for protein synthesis in the body and proper growth. L-lysine lowers the cholesterol level by producing carnitine. L-lysine aids in calcium, zinc and iron absorption. Athletes take L-lysine as a supplement for lean mass building and for proper muscle and bone health. L-lysine competes with arginine during viral replication and reduces herpes simplex virus infection. L-lysine supplementation reduces chronic anxiety in human. Lysine reduces viscosity of serum albumin solution for injections.

Physical form

White crystalline powder

Shelf life

According to our experience, the product can be stored for 12 months from the date of delivery if kept in tightly sealed containers, protected from light and heat and stored at temperatures between 5 - 30°C,When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of HCl and NOx.

Typical properties

Melting point

263 °C (dec.)(lit.)

alpha

21 º (c=8, 6N HCl)

density

1.28 g/cm3 (20℃)

vapor pressure

<1 Pa (20 °C)

Fema

3847|L-LYSINE

storage temp.

2-8°C

solubility

H2O: 100 mg/mL

form

powder

color

White to Off-white

PH

5.5-6.0 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)