Description

L-Lysine-Ul-14C is a uniformly carbon-14 labeled form of the essential amino acid L-Lysine, identified by CAS NO 3506-25-0. This isotopically labeled compound is a critical tool for metabolic pathway tracing, pharmacokinetic studies, and protein synthesis research, offering unparalleled insights into biological systems. It is primarily required by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and agrochemical companies engaged in advanced tracer studies and drug development.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used as a radioactive tracer to study lysine metabolism, protein turnover, and amino acid utilization in vivo and in vitro.
• Pharmacokinetics & Drug Metabolism (DMPK): Essential for tracking the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of lysine-containing drug candidates or nutrients.
• Nutritional Research: Investigates lysine requirements, bioavailability, and metabolic fate in animal feed and human nutritional studies.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a labeled precursor for the biosynthesis of proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules in cell culture systems.
• Agricultural Chemistry: Applied in studies of plant amino acid metabolism and the development of fortified crops or feed additives.
• Clinical Diagnostics Development: Can be utilized in the development of assays for metabolic disorders related to lysine metabolism.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Lysine-Ul-14C
CAS No.	3506-25-0
Molecular Formula	C614C6H14N2O2 • HCl
Molecular Weight	~182.65 (unlabeled HCl salt) + 14C label
Synonyms	(2S)-2,6-Diamino-14C6-hexanoic acid; L-Lysine (U-14C); Uniformly Labeled Carbon-14 L-Lysine; L-Lysine (U-14C) Hydrochloride; Lysine-U-14C; [U-14C]-L-Lysine; (S)-2,6-Diamino[U-14C]caproic acid; H-Lys-OH (U-14C)
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Quality Control

Every batch of L-Lysine-Ul-14C is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality systems to ensure identity, purity, and specific activity. We provide comprehensive analytical data including radiochemical purity (by HPLC), specific activity, and chemical purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are supplied with each shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage of solutions, follow appropriate radiochemical handling guidelines. Keep container in a well-ventilated, designated radioisotope storage area.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Radiochemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97%
Specific Activity	Customizable (e.g., 50-250 mCi/mmol)
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98%
Solvent (if supplied as solution)	Specified on COA (e.g., aqueous HCl, ethanol/water)
Radioactive Concentration	As per customer requirement

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