N-alpha-Acetyl-L-lysine

CAS: 1946-82-3

Ref. 3D-FA47436

Product Information

• Name: N-alpha-Acetyl-L-lysine
• Synonyms: Ac-L-Lys-OH, (2S)-2-Acetamido-6-aminohexanoic acid, (2S)-6-Amino-2-acetamidohexanoic acid, 6-Amino-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-2-acetamidohexanoic acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Lysine, N²-acetyl-, Ac-Lys-Oh, Lysine, N²-acetyl-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-, N(alpha)-Acetyllysine, N-Acetyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-lysine, N-acetyl-L-lysine, N²-Acetyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-lysine, N²-Acetyllysine, N^α-Acetyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-lysine, N^α-Acetyllysine, N~2~-acetyl-L-lysine

Description

N-alpha-Acetyl-L-lysine is a reactive chemical that is used as an analytical method to measure the amount of aminotransferase activity in tissue samples. It reacts with the enzyme and produces a characteristic color change that can be quantified. This compound has been shown to cause lung damage in rats after inhalation and has been studied as a model system for bronchiolitis obliterans, which is caused by exposure to sulfur dioxide gas. N-alpha-Acetyl-L-lysine also binds to monoclonal antibody, which may lead to inhibition of protein synthesis. Titration calorimetry experiments have revealed a reaction mechanism for this compound involving the formation of a hydroxyl group from acetaldehyde via an intermediate hydroxide ion.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 188.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₆N₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%