Description

n-Methacryloyl-L-Lysine is a specialized, high-purity amino acid derivative designed for advanced polymer synthesis and biomaterial applications. This compound is a critical building block for creating functionalized polymers with specific biological activity and tailored physical properties. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biomedical engineering, and advanced materials sectors who require precise control over polymer composition and functionality.

Application

• Functional Monomer for Smart Hydrogels: A key component in synthesizing pH-responsive or temperature-sensitive hydrogels for drug delivery systems and tissue engineering scaffolds.
• Bioconjugation and Surface Modification: Used to introduce polymerizable methacrylate groups onto peptides, proteins, or surfaces for creating bioactive coatings and interfaces.
• Dental and Orthopedic Biomaterials: Incorporated into resin formulations for dental composites or bone cements to enhance biocompatibility and integration.
• Contact Lens and Ophthalmic Material Manufacturing: Serves as a functional co-monomer to improve the wettability, oxygen permeability, and comfort of silicone hydrogel lenses.
• Chromatography Media and Affinity Ligands: Utilized in the development of specialized stationary phases for protein purification and bioseparation processes.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new copolymer architectures, drug-polymer conjugates, and diagnostic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methacryloyl-L-Lysine
CAS No.	45158-94-9
Molecular Formula	C10H18N2O3
Molecular Weight	214.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Nε-Methacryloyl-L-lysine; N&sup6-Methacryloyl-L-lysine; L-Lysine, N6-methacryloyl-; Methacryloyllysine; MA-Lys; N-Methacryloyl-L-lysine; N-(Methacryloyl)-L-lysine; (2S)-2-Amino-6-[(2-methylprop-2-enoyl)amino]hexanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Methacryloyl-L-Lysine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research and production environments. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles for pharmaceutical intermediates and can support customer-specific validation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
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.