Description

L-Lysine Acetate is the acetate salt form of the essential amino acid L-Lysine, offering enhanced stability and handling properties. This high-purity compound is critical for formulating balanced nutritional supplements and pharmaceutical intermediates where precise amino acid content is required. It serves as a vital building block for manufacturers in the global animal feed, human nutrition, and pharmaceutical industries seeking a reliable, bioavailable source of lysine.

Application

• Animal Feed Additive: A key component in premixes to fortify feed for poultry, swine, and aquaculture, supporting optimal growth and protein synthesis.
• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: Used in protein powders, sports nutrition products, and general health supplements to ensure adequate lysine intake.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral starting material or active ingredient in infusion solutions, parenteral nutrition, and metabolic therapies.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Incorporated into cereal grains, baked goods, and beverages to enhance the nutritional profile and address dietary deficiencies.
• Cell Culture Media: An essential nutrient component in media formulations for biopharmaceutical production and biotechnology research.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Utilized in hair care and skin care formulations for its role in collagen formation and protein structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Lysine Acetate
CAS No.	57282-49-2
Molecular Formula	C8H18N2O4
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Lysine acetate salt; Lysine acetate; (S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid acetate; Lysine monoacetate; H-Lys-OH•AcOH; L-Lysine, acetate; Acetic acid, compd. with L-lysine (1:1); Feed-grade L-Lysine Acetate
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Quality Control

Our L-Lysine Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to relevant standards for feed, food, and pharmaceutical applications, including FCC and USP where specified. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

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

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