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N(epsilon)-Acetyl-L-lysine, 99%

Catalog number: J64139.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

N(epsilon)-Acetyl-L-lysine, 99%

Catalog number: J64139.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: J64139.06
also known as J64139-06
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
692-04-6
IUPAC Name
(2S)-2-amino-6-acetamidohexanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H16N2O3
InChI Key
DTERQYGMUDWYAZ-ZETCQYMHSA-N
SMILES
CC(=O)NCCCC[C@H](N)C(O)=O
Appearance (Color)
White
Assay (HPLC)
> 98.5%
Form
Powder
Optical Rotation
21.0 to 23.0 (C=2 in 5N HCl)

Description

N(epsilon)-Acetyl-L-lysine is an R-chain N-acetylated α amino acid used together with other lysine analogues to differentiate and characterized various aminoacylases and regulator 2 (Sir2) enzymes/sirtuins.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
N(epsilon)-Acetyl-L-lysine is an R-chain N-acetylated α amino acid used together with other lysine analogues to differentiate and characterized various aminoacylases and regulator 2 (Sir2) enzymes/sirtuins.

Solubility
Soluble in water (miscible), and 80% acetic acid (50 mg/ml).

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and heat.
RUO – Research Use Only

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