L-Lysine mono hydrochloride by MP Biomedicals is a high purity amino acid. Also known as 2,6-Diaminohexanoic acid monohydrochloride, this is derived from lysine. Lysine is an -amino acid which contains an -amino group, an -carboxylic acid group, and a side chain classifying it as a charged (at physiological pH), aliphatic amino acid. It is essential in humans, since the body cannot synthesize it and thus it must be obtained from the diet. Lysine is metabolised in mammals to give acetyl-CoA, via an initial transamination reaction with -ketoglutarate. CAS No. 657-27-2 Quantity Provided: 25 gm per pack Molecular Formula: C6H14N2O2.ClH Molecular Weight: 182.6 Soluble in water L-Lysine mono hydrochloride is widely used in chemical and biological sectors. L-Lysine plays a main role in calcium absorption, building muscle protein, recovering from surgery or sports injuries, and the body’s production of hormones, enzymes, and antibodies. Lysine is an important additive to animal feed, since it is a limiting amino acid when optimizing the growth of certain animals such as pigs and chickens for the production of meat. Supplementation of lysine allows for the use of a lower-cost plant protein (maize, for instance, rather than soy) while maintaining high growth rates, and limiting the pollution from nitrogen excretion.