Compound Q&A
What is (2S)-2-Aminohexanedioic acid (CAS: 1118-90-7)?
Answer
(2S)-2-Aminohexanedioic acid, also known as L-lysine, is an essential amino acid with the chemical formula C6H14N2O4. It is a chiral molecule with a specific stereochemistry at the second carbon. This compound is commonly used in nutrition, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical applications due to its role in protein synthesis and various metabolic functions.
About
CAS No
1118-90-7
English Name
(2S)-2-Aminohexanedioic acid
Molecular Formula
C6H11NO4
Molecular Weight
161.16 g/mol
SMILES
C(CC(C(=O)O)N)CC(=O)O
InChIKey
OYIFNHCXNCRBQI-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
