Description

Lysine Butyrate is a high-purity, pharma-grade salt formed from the essential amino acid L-Lysine and butyric acid. This compound is valued for its enhanced stability and bioavailability compared to its individual components, making it a critical ingredient in advanced nutritional and pharmaceutical formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the human and animal nutrition sectors, as well as in the development of functional food products and dietary supplements.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and peptide-based drugs.
• Dietary Supplements: Incorporated into premium-grade nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals to support muscle protein synthesis and overall metabolic health.
• Animal Feed Additives: Used as a highly bioavailable source of L-Lysine in premixes and fortified feed for poultry, swine, and aquaculture to optimize growth performance and feed efficiency.
• Functional Food Fortification: Added to medical nutrition products, sports beverages, and health foods to enhance their amino acid profile and nutritional value.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in life science research, metabolic studies, and cell culture media preparation.
• Cosmeceuticals: Found in advanced skincare formulations for its potential role in supporting skin barrier function and protein synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lysine Butyrate
CAS No.	80407-71-2
Molecular Formula	C10H22N2O4
Molecular Weight	234.30 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Lysine Butyrate; Lysine Butanoate; Butanoic acid, compd. with L-lysine (1:1); (S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid butyrate; Lysine butyric acid salt; Butyryl-L-lysine; H-Lys-OH·Bu; Feed Grade Lysine Butyrate
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Quality Control

Our Lysine Butyrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and nutritional applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in its original, sealed packaging until use to prevent degradation and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	+20.0° to +24.0°
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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