Lysine

C₆H₁₄N₂O₂

IUPAC: (2S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid

CAS: 56-87-1

Aperçu

Lysine is an essential amino acid critical for collagen formation, calcium absorption, and immune function. It is the most limiting amino acid in cereal-based diets.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 14 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

H
Hydrogen ×14
9,7%
C
Carbon ×6
49,3%
N
Nitrogen ×2
19,2%
O
Oxygen ×2
21,9%

Usages

  • • Animal feed additive
  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Pharmaceutical
  • • Herpes treatment adjunct

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ Over 2 million tonnes produced annually, mostly for animal feed

Structure

SMILES

C(CCN)CC(C(=O)O)N

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
solid
Masse molaire
146,19 g/mol
Densité
1,1250 g/cm³
Point de fusion
224,0 °C
Solubilité
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
146,1055
XLogP
-3,0
TPSA
89,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
106,0

Composés associés

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lysine?
Lysine (C₆H₁₄N₂O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2S)-2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Lysine?
Lysine has a molar mass of 146.19 g/mol.
What state is Lysine at room temperature?
Lysine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lysine organic or inorganic?
Lysine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Lysine?
Lysine (C₆H₁₄N₂O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).