Description

Lysinoalanine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative formed by the cross-linking of lysine and dehydroalanine residues. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical research, particularly in the study of protein structure, food chemistry, and nutritional science. It serves as a critical analytical standard and research reagent for scientists and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, food safety, and life science sectors.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quantification and study of lysinoalanine in various biological and food matrices.
• Food Science & Safety: Essential for analyzing processed foods, especially protein-rich products like casein and soy protein, to assess nutritional quality and safety parameters.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Employed in method development and validation for detecting amino acid modifications in therapeutic proteins and peptides.
• Nutritional Studies: A key compound in research investigating the effects of alkali-treated proteins on digestibility and bioavailability.
• Quality Control Laboratories: Serves as a high-purity standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical techniques in contract research organizations (CROs) and manufacturing QC.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lysinoalanine
CAS No.	4418-81-9
Molecular Formula	C9H19N3O4
Molecular Weight	233.27 g/mol
Synonyms	LAL; N6-(DL-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl)-L-lysine; (2S)-2-Amino-6-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]amino]hexanoic acid; ε-N-(DL-2-Amino-2-carboxyethyl)-L-lysine; Lysinoalanine crosslink; L-Lysine, N6-(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)-, (S)-
EINECS	224-574-5

Quality Control

Our Lysinoalanine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and MS, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying batch-specific results is provided with every shipment.

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 should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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