An essential amino acid used as a nutritional fortifier in food and feed, a dietary supplement, and an intermediate in pharmaceutical and specialty chemical applications.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C6H14N2O2
- Grades
- food gradepharmafeed grade
- Packaging
- 25 kg fibre drum · 500 kg big bag · bulk
- Synonyms
- lysine · L-lysine · 2,6-diaminohexanoic acid · 56-87-1
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.