Description

L-Lysine Acetate Salt is the acetate salt form of the essential amino acid L-Lysine, a critical building block for protein synthesis. This high-purity form offers enhanced stability and solubility, making it a preferred choice for demanding nutritional and pharmaceutical formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the animal feed, food fortification, and pharmaceutical industries seeking a reliable, bioavailable source of lysine.

Application

• Animal Nutrition & Feed Additives: As a vital amino acid supplement in swine, poultry, and aquaculture feed to optimize growth performance and protein utilization.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates & APIs: Used in the synthesis of parenteral nutrition solutions, infusion formulations, and as a raw material for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Incorporated into dietary supplements, functional foods, and beverages to enhance nutritional value, particularly in cereal-based products.
• Cell Culture Media: Serves as a key component in microbiological media and cell culture formulations for biotechnological and pharmaceutical research and production.
• Biochemical Research & Diagnostics: Employed as a standard or reagent in various biochemical assays and research applications studying amino acid metabolism.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Lysine Acetate Salt
CAS No.	52315-92-1
Molecular Formula	C8H18N2O4 • C2H4O2
Molecular Weight	262.30 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Lysine Acetate; Lysine Acetate; (S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic Acid Acetate; L-Lysine Monoacetate; Lysine Acetate Salt; Acetic Acid, Lysine Salt; Lysine Acetate (1:1); H-Lys-OH • AcOH
EINECS	257-842-1

Quality Control

Our L-Lysine Acetate Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for nutritional and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and specific impurities are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of moisture from the air, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	+18.5° to +21.5°
pH (10% solution)	6.0 - 7.5
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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