Product Name: L-Lysine Synonyms: (S)-2,6-DIAMINOCAPROIC ACID;(S)-(+)-LYSINE;LYSINE;LYSINE, L-(+)-;L-(+)-LYSINE;L-LYSINE;L-LYSINE BASE;H-LYS-OH CAS: 56-87-1 MF: C6H14N2O2 MW: 146.19 EINECS: 200-294-2 Product Categories: Amino Acid Derivatives;Lysine [Lys, K];Amino Acids;alpha-Amino Acids;Biochemistry;Nutritional Supplements;Amino Acids;Amino Acids & Derivatives;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals mp 215 °C (dec.)(lit.)refractive index 26 ° (C=2, 5mol/L HCl) FEMA 3847 storage temp. Store at RT. solubility H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorlessMerck 5636 Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Chemical Properties White to pale yellow crystalline powder Usage Essential amino acid for human development. Lysine residues are useful in many cellular processes, due to their ability to accept a wide variety of post-translational modifications.