Lysine (L – lysine) hydrochloride – is an essential amino acid contained in proteins; it is a zymophore and plays a key role in the formation of bones and cartilage. Crystalline powder from white to slightly brown colour, highly soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol and not soluble in ether.
Specification
| INDEX | STANDARD |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or light brown powder |
| L – lysine in product | 78.5 % |
| Lysine hydrochloride (dry), % | ≥ 98.5 |
| Specific rotation | +18.0° - +21.5° |
| Loss on ignition, % | ≤ .0 |
| Ignited residue, % | ≤ 0.3 |
| Ammonium (NH4+), % | ≤ 0.04 |
| Arsenic (As), % | ≤ 0.0002 |
| Heavy metals (equivalent to Pb), % | ≤ 0.003 |
| pH | 5.0 - 6.0 |
Application
Lysine (L – lysine) hydrochloride is used to balance the rations for livestock and poultry.
