N6-Propionyl-L-lysine

• CAT Number: M131262
• CAS Number: 1974-17-0
• Molecular Formula: C9H18N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 202.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2S)-2-amino-6-(propanoylamino)hexanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H18N2O3/c1-2-8(12)11-6-4-3-5-7(10)9(13)14/h7H,2-6,10H2,1H3,(H,11,12)(H,13,14)/t7-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: PCANIHQHQYUJPY-ZETCQYMHSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(=O)NCCCC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N

N6-Propionyl-L-lysine（Cat No.:M131262）is a modified amino acid derivative of L-lysine, where a propionyl group is attached to the amino group at the N6 position. This compound is used primarily in biochemical research to study protein modification and lysine acetylation. The propionyl group can affect protein structure and function by mimicking acetylation or altering protein interactions. N6-Propionyl-L-lysine serves as a substrate in studies involving enzymes like histone acetyltransferases and deacetylases. It is also utilized in understanding cellular processes such as gene expression regulation, metabolism, and the role of lysine modifications in cellular signaling.