Description

D-Lysine, 5-Fluoro- (9Ci) CAS NO 118101-17-0 is a fluorinated derivative of the essential amino acid D-lysine, serving as a critical chiral building block and research chemical. This compound is valued for its role in modifying peptide structures and probing biological systems, offering unique properties due to the strategic fluorine substitution. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, biochemical research, and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and metabolic disorder research.
• Peptide Chemistry: Used in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) to incorporate fluorinated amino acids, creating modified peptides with enhanced stability or altered biological activity for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Biochemical Probe: Acts as a tool compound in enzymatic and metabolic pathway studies to investigate the function of lysine-specific enzymes and transporters.
• Agrochemical Research: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of advanced, targeted agrochemicals requiring specific chiral configurations.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in university and contract research organization (CRO) labs focused on medicinal chemistry and chemical biology.
• Diagnostic Agent Development: Explored for use in the design of positron emission tomography (PET) tracers and other diagnostic imaging agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Lysine, 5-Fluoro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	118101-17-0
Molecular Formula	C6H13FN2O2
Molecular Weight	164.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R)-2,6-Diamino-5-fluorohexanoic acid; 5-Fluoro-D-lysine; D-5-Fluorolysine; (R)-2,6-Diamino-5-fluorohexanoic acid; 5-Fluoro-DL-lysine (related); FL-D-Lys; 5-Fluoro-L-lysine enantiomer; D-2,6-Diamino-5-fluorohexanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our D-Lysine, 5-Fluoro- (9Ci) is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (D-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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