Description
1. Product Overview
D-Lysine Monohydrochloride is a high-purity, non-natural chiral amino acid essential for advanced pharmaceutical synthesis, peptide manufacturing, and specialty biochemical research. Its primary industrial use lies in producing custom peptides, drug delivery systems, and diagnostic reagents where stereochemical precision is critical. The key value proposition is enabling consistent, high-yield synthesis of D-configured peptides that resist enzymatic degradation, thereby improving drug half-life and bioavailability. Strategically, this product is vital for companies developing next-generation therapeutics, including antimicrobial peptides and targeted cancer treatments, where supply chain reliability of rare chiral building blocks directly impacts R&D timelines and regulatory success.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
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Chemical Composition: D-Lysine Monohydrochloride (C₆H₁₄N₂O₂·HCl); empirical formula verified by HPLC and elemental analysis.
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Purity Grade: ≥99.0% (HPLC area); residual solvents comply with ICH Q3C guidelines.
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Optical Purity (ee): ≥99.5% (chiral HPLC) – guaranteed absence of L-lysine contamination.
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Physical Form: White to off-white crystalline powder.
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Particle Size Distribution: D90 < 250 µm (custom milling available for downstream processing).
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Bulk Density: 0.45–0.65 g/cm³ (tapped).
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Water Content (KF): ≤0.5%.
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Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%.
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Heavy Metals: ≤10 ppm (Pb, As, Cd, Hg).
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Packaging Options: Laminated foil bags (1 kg, 5 kg), fiber drums (25 kg), bulk IBC totes (500 kg), or client-specified ISO-compliant packaging.
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Shelf Life: 36 months from manufacture in unopened, dry, and room temperature (15–30°C) storage.
3. Core Industrial Applications
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Pharmaceutical R&D & CDMOs: Used in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) of D-lysine-containing peptides (e.g., antimicrobial, metabolic, and CNS drug candidates). Outperforms L-lysine by providing protease resistance, enabling longer-acting peptide therapeutics.
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Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Key raw material for chiral stationary phases and enzyme cofactor analogs in clinical chemistry assays. Superior batch-to-batch consistency reduces QC revalidation costs.
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Cell Culture Media (Specialty): Incorporated in serum-free media for CHO and hybridoma cell lines to support monoclonal antibody production. Higher purity reduces endotoxin risk compared to commodity-grade lysine.
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Cosmeceutical Active Ingredients: Used in anti-aging peptide complexes (e.g., copper tripeptide-1 analogs). D-Lysine improves stability in aqueous formulations, reducing degradation by 40% vs. L-isomer alternatives.
4. Competitive Advantages
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Quality Consistency: Every batch tested by HPLC, chiral purity, heavy metals, and residual solvents – Certificate of Analysis (CoA) available digitally upon shipment. Process validated under cGMP-like conditions.
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Supply Reliability: Dual-sourced manufacturing with redundant supply chains across Asia and Europe. Typical lead time: 10–14 days for drum quantities; 30 days for container loads.
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Logistics Capability: Temperature-controlled warehousing in major hubs (Rotterdam, Shanghai, Chicago) with real-time tracking via blockchain-enabled platform.
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Price Competitiveness: Tiered pricing from laboratory to industrial scale – 15–20% lower than European specialty suppliers while maintaining ≥99% purity.
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Sustainability: Solvent recovery rate >85% in synthesis; non-hazardous classification (non-flammable, non-toxic under normal handling) reduces waste disposal costs.
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Technical Support: Dedicated applications team available for impurity profiling, stability studies, and regulatory documentation (DMF Type II available upon NDA).
5. Commercial & Supply Information
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Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ):
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1 kg (sample / R&D qualification)
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25 kg (standard industrial drum)
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BULK: 20 metric tons (MT) – full container load equivalent
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Loading Capacity (per container):
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20-foot dry container: 20 MT net weight (palletized, 800 × 25 kg drums)
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40-foot container: 24 MT maximum (due to weight limits – use 20 ft for full BULK orders)
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Incoterms supported: EXW, FCA, FOB (Shanghai / Rotterdam), CIF (major global ports)
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Payment terms: Letter of Credit (L/C at sight), TT advance (for orders <50K USD), or net 30 days for approved corporate accounts










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