Description

Dl-5-Fluorolysine Hydrochloride is a fluorinated derivative of the essential amino acid lysine, where a fluorine atom is substituted at the 5-position of the carbon chain. This specific modification makes it a valuable building block and research chemical for investigating biochemical pathways and developing novel pharmaceutical compounds. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, and life sciences for applications such as enzyme inhibition studies and the synthesis of peptide-based therapeutics.

Application

• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis and development of novel pharmaceutical agents, particularly protease inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Biochemical Studies: Used as a substrate analog to study enzyme mechanisms, especially those involving lysine-metabolizing enzymes, due to the fluorine substitution.
• Peptide Synthesis: Acts as a modified amino acid building block for incorporating fluorinated motifs into synthetic peptides to alter their stability, bioavailability, or biological activity.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Employed as a tracer or inhibitor in research to elucidate lysine metabolism and related biochemical pathways in various organisms.
• Antibiotic & Antiviral Agent Development: Investigated for its potential role in creating new classes of antimicrobial and antiviral compounds that target specific cellular processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-5-Fluorolysine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	58960-25-1
Molecular Formula	C6H14ClFN2O2
Molecular Weight	200.64 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-DL-lysine hydrochloride; DL-5-Fluorolysine HCl; (±)-5-Fluorolysine hydrochloride; 2,6-Diamino-5-fluorohexanoic acid hydrochloride; 5-Fluoro-L-lysine hydrochloride (racemic); 5-Fluorolysine monohydrochloride; F-Lys-OH·HCl; 5-Fluoronorleucine derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dl-5-Fluorolysine Hydrochloride is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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