Description

Lys-Met Formate is a specialized dipeptide derivative combining lysine and methionine. This compound is valued for its role as a high-purity, bioavailable source of essential amino acids in advanced nutritional and pharmaceutical formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the animal feed, nutraceutical, and biopharmaceutical industries seeking to enhance product efficacy and stability.

Application

• Animal Nutrition: As a protected amino acid source in premium swine, poultry, and aquaculture feed to improve growth performance and feed efficiency.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex peptide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into specialized human and veterinary nutraceuticals for targeted amino acid supplementation.
• Cell Culture Media: Used as a component in specialized media formulations for bioprocessing and biotechnology applications.
• Research & Development: Employed in biochemical research as a standard or reagent in metabolic and nutritional studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lys-Met Formate
CAS No.	103404-63-3
Molecular Formula	C11H21N3O5S • HCOOH
Molecular Weight	351.37 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Lysyl-L-methionine formate; Lysine Methionine Dipeptide Formate; N2-(L-Methionyl)-L-lysine formate; Methionyllysine formate; L-Methionine-L-lysine formate salt; Lys-Met; Protected Methionine-Lysine; Amino Acid Dipeptide Salt
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Quality Control

Our Lys-Met Formate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for nutritional and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	-15° to -25° (c=1 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.