Title: L-Lysine L-Glutamate
CAS Registry Number: 5408-52-6
Synonyms: L-Glutamic acid L-lysine salt
Molecular Formula: C11H23N3O6
Molecular Weight: 293.32
Percent Composition: C 45.04%, H 7.90%, N 14.33%, O 32.73%
Line Formula: H2N(CH2)4CH(NH2)COOH.HOOC(CH2)2CH(NH2)COOH
Literature References: Prepd from DL-lysine and L-glutamic acid as an intermediate in the resolution of DL-lysine: Emmick, Rogers,
US 2556907;
US 2657230 (1951, 1953 both to du Pont).
Derivative Type: Monohydrate
Properties: Crystals, [a]22 +3.73° (12% in water).
Optical Rotation: [a]22 +3.73° (12% in water)
Use: As a flavor and nutritive additive to food:
GB 882163 (1961 to Stamicarbon N.V.).