Description

L-Lysine-13C6 Hcl 98 Atom% 13C 95% Che& CAS NO 117614-94-5 is a high-purity, isotopically labeled derivative of the essential amino acid L-Lysine, where six carbon atoms are enriched with the stable isotope Carbon-13. This compound is critical for advanced research and analytical applications requiring precise metabolic tracing and quantification. It is primarily utilized by scientists and quality control professionals in the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and life science research industries.

Application

• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry (MS): Used as a quantitative reference standard in LC-MS and GC-MS analyses for accurate measurement of L-Lysine in complex biological matrices like plasma, urine, and tissue samples.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Enables detailed studies of protein metabolism, amino acid flux, and nutrient utilization in pharmacokinetics, nutrition research, and systems biology.
• Pharmaceutical Development & QC: Serves as a critical standard in the development, validation, and quality control of amino acid-based therapeutics, parenteral nutrition solutions, and cell culture media.
• Stable Isotope Labeled Biomarker: Employed in clinical research as a tracer to investigate disorders of amino acid metabolism and to assess nutritional status.
• Proteomics & Protein Research: Facilitates protein turnover studies, peptide quantification, and the development of targeted proteomic assays using isotope dilution techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Lysine-13C6 Hcl 98 Atom% 13C 95% Che& CAS NO 117614-94-5
CAS No.	117614-94-5
Molecular Formula	C613C6H15ClN2O2 *or* C12H15ClN2O2 (with 6 13C atoms)
Molecular Weight	~209.66 g/mol (for 13C6 labeled form)
Synonyms	L-Lysine-13C6 hydrochloride; (2S)-2,6-Diamino-13C6-hexanoic acid hydrochloride; Lysine-13C6 HCl; L-Lysine (U-13C6) hydrochloride; Isotopically labeled L-Lysine HCl; Stable Isotope Labeled Amino Acid; 13C6-L-Lysine HCl; 98 atom % 13C L-Lysine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of our L-Lysine-13C6 HCl is manufactured and tested under strict quality systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the specified 95% chemical purity and 98 atom % 13C isotopic enrichment. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are supplied with each shipment, detailing results from NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry analyses. Our quality commitment supports compliance with relevant research and cGMP guidelines for reference standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as indicated on the label. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider desiccant and inert atmosphere to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Isotopic Enrichment (Atom % 13C)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	[α]D20: +20.5° to +21.5° (c=2 in 6N HCl)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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