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Pharmaceutical Chemistry
L-Lysine Monoacetate
Formula:
C8H18N2O4
GOST/CAS:
CAS 56-40-6
L-Lysine monoacetate (highly purified pharmaceutical substance) is the acetate salt of the essential amino acid L-lysine. It serves as a key component in the production of infusion solutions, parenteral nutrition formulations, and finished dosage forms. The product is a white crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water. Due to its enhanced stability and superior bioavailability compared to the free-form amino acid, L-lysine monoacetate is indispensable in modern pharmaceutical manufacturing, metabolic therapies, and specialized nutritional complexes.
Applications
Infusion Solutions & Parenteral Nutrition: Actively used as an essential component in complex intravenous amino acid solutions to restore protein balance in post-operative patients, intensive care cases, and those suffering from severe malnutrition.
Pharmaceutical Synthesis & Finished Dosage Forms: Functions as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in the manufacturing of tablets, capsules, and liquid medications designed to regulate metabolism, support cardiovascular health, and boost immune response.
Nutraceuticals & Sports Nutrition: Incorporated into premium dietary supplements to stimulate collagen synthesis, accelerate tissue repair, strengthen bone structure, and help manage viral infections (such as Herpes Simplex).
Biotechnology & Cell Culture Media: Utilized as a vital nutrient in dry and liquid cell culture media formulations for the bio-manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies, antibiotics, and other biopharmaceutical products.
Key Advantages
Global Pharmacopoeia Compliance: Strictly complies with the stringent requirements of leading pharmacopoeias (USP, Ph. Eur., BP, ChP), guaranteeing the absence of critical impurities and ensuring absolute patient safety.
High Stability & Processability: The acetate form provides enhanced resistance to oxidation and biodegradation during storage, ensuring stable and predictable behavior during tablet compression and dissolution processes.
Maximum Solubility & Bioavailability: Features exceptional water solubility, forming completely clear and colorless solutions, which is a critical requirement for sterile injectable and infusion formulations.
Eco-Friendliness & Biosafety: Fully biocompatible and non-toxic within therapeutic dosages. It is strictly controlled to ensure it contains no heavy metals, residual organic solvents, or endotoxins above regulated thresholds.
Storage & Transportation
- Store in a dry, clean, and well-ventilated warehouse in tightly sealed original packaging, away from heat sources and open flames.
- Recommended storage temperature: +2°C to +30°C. Protect from sharp temperature fluctuations and moisture exposure (the product is hygroscopic).
- Keep away from direct sunlight. Do not store together with strong oxidizing agents or corrosive chemicals.
- Transport is permissible via all types of covered transport vehicles, provided temperature guidelines are maintained. The material is classified as non-hazardous for transport. Shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture.
Technical Specifications
Appearance
White or almost white crystalline powder / Clear, colorless aqueous solution
Molecular Weight
206.24 g/mol
Assay (on dried basis)
98.5% — 101.5%
pH (5% aqueous solution)
6.5 — 7.5
Loss on Drying
≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition
≤ 0.1%
Solubility (at 20°C)
Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol
Supply info
- 25 kg multi-wall pharmaceutical-grade kraft paper bags fitted with a hermetically sealed polyethylene inner liner.
- 25 kg plastic or fiber drums to ensure maximum protection against moisture ingress during transit.
- Custom packaging in smaller quantities is available upon request for laboratory, R&D, and pilot-scale batches.