Chemical Name: | Nα,Nα-Bis(carboxymethyl)-L-lysine hydrate |
CAS Number: | 941689-36-7 |
Product Number: | AG00H1US(AGN-PC-0WAJNQ) |
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N2,N2-bis(carboxymethyl)-L-Lysine hydrate, also known as lysine bis-MPA, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a key building block in the creation of collagen-like peptides, which are important for various applications in the fields of biomedicine and materials science. In chemical synthesis, N2,N2-bis(carboxymethyl)-L-Lysine hydrate is crucial for its ability to function as a strong metal chelator, forming stable complexes with metal ions. This property makes it a valuable tool in the development of metal-based catalysts and metalloprotein mimetics. Additionally, the presence of carboxymethyl groups enhances the solubility of the compound in aqueous solutions, facilitating its use in a wide range of biological and chemical reactions.