EPSILON-POLYLYSINE

• CAT Number: M017024
• CAS Number: 28211-04-3
• Molecular Formula: C8H18N2O
• Molecular Weight: 158.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: epsilon-Polylysin;Poly[imino[(2S)-2-amino-1-oxo-1,6-hexanediyl]];ε-Polylysine,ε-PL;EPSILON-polylysine,e-Polylysine;Poly epsilon L-lysine
• Target: Bacterial
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-N-methylheptanamide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H18N2O/c1-3-4-5-6-7(9)8(11)10-2/h7H,3-6,9H2,1-2H3,(H,10,11)/t7-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: YLBHPLDJISPYOJ-ZETCQYMHSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCC(C(=O)NC)N

Epsilon-polylysine (Cat No.:M017024) is a naturally occurring polypeptide composed of L-lysine units linked by peptide bonds formed at the epsilon-amino group rather than the alpha-amino group used in typical protein synthesis. It is produced by bacterial fermentation, mainly from strains of Streptomyces. This biopolymer is renowned for its antimicrobial properties, making it a popular food preservative that effectively inhibits the growth of mold, yeast, and bacteria in a variety of foods. Epsilon-polylysine is water-soluble, biodegradable, and non-toxic, which contributes to its favorable safety profile and widespread acceptance in the food industry.