L-lysine acetate
Description
L-Lysine Acetate (CAS 57282-49-2), also referred to as lysine acetate, is the acetic acid salt form of the essential amino acid L-lysine. It offers improved solubility and precise pH control compared to the free base form.
It functions as a buffering agent, stabilizer, and humectant across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic manufacturing. In injectable and parenteral drug formulations, it stabilizes active pharmaceutical ingredients effectively.
The compound controls solution pH within tight tolerances required for patient safety compliance. Nutraceutical manufacturers use it as a bioavailable lysine source in amino acid supplements and protein fortification blends.
It is also utilized in clinical nutrition products for specialized dietary needs. In cosmetic and personal care formulations, it acts as a humectant and pH buffer in serums, creams, and various hair care products.
Amino acid-based conditioning is a common formulation requirement where this ingredient excels. Food-grade applications include use as a flavor enhancer carrier and amino acid supplement in functional food matrices.
L-Lysine Acetate is supplied as a white crystalline powder for industrial use. It is available in pharmaceutical-grade specifications including USP and Ph. Eur. compliance for regulated drug applications.
These standards support its use in parenteral applications and high-purity manufacturing. Food-grade material is also available for nutraceutical and functional food manufacturing to meet global safety requirements.
Physical Properties
| Color | White to off-white |
| Form | neat |
| Log P | -1.036 (est) |
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29224110 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Documentation
Other Names
Lysine acetate|L-Lysine, acetate (1:1)|Lysine (as acetate)|TTL6G7LIWZ|Lysine, l-, monoacetate|Lysine acetate (USP)|Acetate, lysine|L-Lysine, monoacetate
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