Common molecules sample 50011

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Empirical formula:	C₆H₁₄N₂O₂
a:	7.492 Å
b:	13.320 Å
c:	5.879 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	97.79 °
γ (gamma):	90.00 °
Volume:	581.27 Å³
Space group:	P2₁
Calculated density:	0.835 g/cm³
Z:	2
Formula weight:	146.189 g/mole
R(F):	0.0300
Common name:	Lysine
CSD refcode:	LYSCLH11
Short description:	Lysine is one of the 8 essential amino acids and is involved with calcium absorption.
Keyword:	calcium absorption
Keyword:	calcium
Keyword:	collagen
CAS registry number:	56-87-1
Layman's explanation:	Lysine insures absorption of calcium, assists in formation of collagen, helps maintain the nitrogen balance in the body, and aids in the production of antibodies, hormones, and enzymes. Deficiency leads to tiredness, irritability, hair loss, anemia, and inability to concentrate. Lysine is an essential substance to humans and can be found in red meats and dairy products.
IUPAC name:	2,6-Diamino-hexanoic acid
Citation of a publication:	T.F. Koetzle, M.S. Lehmann, J.J. Verbist, W.C. Hamilton; Acta Crystallogr., Sect B. 28, (1972), 3207
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status:	Complete, visible to public

Repository Files:
50011.cif	50011.crt	50011.GIF	50011.ort	50011.pdb
50011.sdt	50011f.crt	50011f.pdb	50011f.sdt