L-Lysine Hydrochloride for Sale
Sunjoy provides premium L-lysine hydrochloride for your amino acid supplements.
- CAS number: 657-27-2; molecular formula: C6H14N2O2·HCl; molecular weight: 182.65; EINECS number: 211-519-9
- Related name: L-lysine monohydrochloride, L-lysine HCl
- Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Grade: Pharma Grade, Feed Grade
What Is L-Lysine Hydrochloride?
L-lysine is one of the essential amino acids for the human body. The body cannot synthesize L-lysine on its own. People can only obtain L-lysine from food or supplements. Among all forms of L-lysine, L-lysine hydrochloride is more stable. It dissolves more easily and is more readily absorbed.
Applications of Sunjoy L-Lysine Hydrochloride
Sunjoy L-lysine hydrochloride is widely used in fortified foods, amino acid supplements, and multinutrient formulations such as vitamin B complex. Some baby and sports nutrition products also use it. In these supplements, L-lysine HCl helps address protein deficiencies. Various dosage forms are available, including tablets, capsules, powders, and syrups.

This is the most common use of L-lysine hydrochloride. It can be added to swine, poultry, aquaculture, and pet feed for cats, dogs, and other animals. When animals consume the feed, Sunjoy L-lysine HCl helps balance the amino acid profile and improve protein utilization. Sunjoy L-lysine hydrochloride can also help reduce feed costs.

Sunjoy L-lysine hydrochloride is also used in formulated products for amino acid infusions, nutritional therapy, and postoperative recovery. Its excellent water solubility and stability can meet the processing requirements during manufacturing.

Sunjoy L-lysine hydrochloride can be used in fermentation media, biotechnology research, and related production fields. It can provide necessary nutritional support for microbial culture and biomanufacturing processes.


More About Our Company
- Professional L-Lysine Hydrochloride Provider
- Features
- Synthesis
- Certificate of Analysis
- Cooperated with clients from 50+ countries and regions
- 10 years of experience in L-lysine hydrochloride manufacturing
- Well-established production lines enable reliable capacity
- Custom services tailored to your product requirements
High Assay: Strict control over manufacturing ensures the 99.0%+ assay level, providing reliable raw material support for your nutritional formulas.
Stable Performance: Sunjoy L-lysine hydrochloride is more stable than L-lysine, enabling its wide range of applications in formulation development.
Low Impurity: Through refined quality monitoring and inspection, we strictly control heavy metals and other residues, complying with import and export requirements.
Food and Pharmaceutical Grade: Sunjoy offers both food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade L-lysine hydrochloride to support a wide range of formulation requirements.
Compliance Support: We provide you with COAs, certificates, and other technical materials. Based on your shipping requirements, we offer the necessary documents and packaging.
Batch Consistency: Through standardized manufacturing processes, we ensure excellent batch-to-batch consistency for your long-term procurement needs.
Reliable Supply: With well-established production lines, we ensure a stable and continuous supply of L-lysine hydrochloride.
Customization Available: Based on your orders, we offer custom services, including packaging, product grades, and other specifications.
Raw Material Preparation: First, we formulate and pretreat fermentation raw materials, such as glucose, starch syrup, and corn syrup. To formulate the required culture media, we also add appropriate amounts of nitrogen sources, minerals, and other nutrients.
Fermentation: We use the microbial fermentation process in manufacturing. Under controlled temperature, pH, and aeration conditions, the sugar feedstock in culture media is converted into L-lysine.
Purification and Concentration: After fermentation, we use processes like filtration and centrifugation to remove impurities. Then, we purify the lysine solution to improve the purity of L-lysine.
Hydrochloride Formation: After we purify L-lysine, we use hydrochloric acid to form L-lysine hydrochloride, which is more stable and highly water-soluble.
Crystallization and Drying: After salt formation, the solution undergoes the crystallization and drying process. Then we get a stable, crystalline powder of L-lysine hydrochloride.
Milling and Packaging: Finally, we grind and screen the L-lysine hydrochloride to get your desired particle size and other specification requirements. When our products pass inspections, we will package them to meet storage and shipping requirements. Custom packaging is also available.
| Item | Specifications |
| Assay | 98.5%~101.5% |
| State of solution | ≥98% |
| Specific rotation[α]20 | +20.4~+21.4° |
| PH | 5.0~6.0 |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.40% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.10% |
| Chloride(Cl) | ≤19.0%~19.6% |
| Sulfate(SO4) | ≤200ppm |
| Iron(Fe) | ≤10ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤1ppm |
| Heavy metals(Pb) | ≤10ppm |
| Other amino acids | ≤0.50% |
| Appearance | White crystals or crystalline powder |
| Storage | Store in a well-closed place and avoid direct sunlight. |
| Shelf life | 2 years when properly stored |
| MOQ | Flexible, starting from 100g |
| Sample | Free, and shipping costs need to be covered by the clients |
| Dispatch Time | Within 5 to 7 business days after your payment |
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If you are looking for a reliable L-lysine hydrochloride manufacturer in China, Sunjoy is your best choice. Contact us and send your inquiries.
| Comparisons | L-lysine Hydrochloride | L-lysine |
| Chemical Nature | Amino acid hydrochloride salt | Pure free amino acid |
| Assay of Lysine | Contains 78%-80% free L-lysine, balanced with hydrochloric acid | 100% pure free L-lysine base |
| Physical Properties | Excellent stability, low hygroscopicity, ideal for tablet and powder formulation | High hygroscopicity, low stability, not suitable for long-term storage |
| Applications | The most common forms of dietary supplements | Limited use in solid dosages, more common for liquid supplements |
Pure lysine is too unstable in storage environments. It is very likely to absorb moisture in the air and degrade. For prolonged shelf life of raw materials, L-lysine HCl is more recommended for formulation development.
| Comparisons | L-lysine Hydrochloride | L-Lysine Sulfate |
| Composition of Compounds | Lysine and hydrochloric acid | Lysine and sulfuric acid |
| Assay of Lysine | Lysine at 78%-80% | Lysine at 51%-65% |
| Additional Nutrition | Purity up to 99% | Higher ash content, strong fermentation odor, higher hygroscopicity, lower effective lysine content |
| Applications | Human supplements, pet health products, premium livestock feeds | Economic livestock feeds |
| Costs | Higher | Lower |
L-lysine sulfate commonly has a strong fermented or strange odor. It is also irritating to human and pet intestines. Also, human and pet supplements require simple and precise ingredients. L-lysine sulfate has more residuals, which are not compliant with health supplement requirements.
If you consider ordering raw materials for human or pet supplements, L-lysine hydrochloride is the ideal option.
L-lysine hydrochloride is widely used in health care products. For most people, it is generally safe to use within reasonable intakes. However, there are some potential issues for overdosed intakes or special groups.
Gastrointestinal Discomfort
It is one of the common potential reactions. Some people may feel gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, bloating, abdominal pain, or diarrhea. Commonly, these symptoms are mild and will gradually ease as intake is reduced or discontinued.
Imbalanced Amino Acid Intake
If people supplement L-lysine hydrochloride for the long term, it may disrupt the amino acid balance in the body. A balanced intake of multiple amino acids is better suited to the nutritional requirements.
Pressures on Kidneys
Long-term or high-dose intakes may increase the burden on the kidneys. For patients who already have impaired kidney function or related kidney diseases, it may further cause kidney issues. They should consult doctors before they take L-lysine hydrochloride.
Serious Allergic Reactions
For people who are allergic to L-lysine hydrochloride, serious allergic reactions may happen. These side effects include difficulty breathing or wheezing, swelling of the face, severe itching, rapid heartbeat, and other reactions. If people experience one or multiple of these reactions, immediate emergency treatment is required.
People to Use with Precautions
People with kidney, heart, or liver disease should avoid taking high doses of L-lysine hydrochloride. Due to a lack of data, it is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women to take L-lysine hydrochloride.
Amino Acid Support
L-lysine hydrochloride provides L-lysine, which is an essential amino acid that cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantities by the human body. People can only obtain more through the daily diet. Thus, L-lysine hydrochloride is an important nutritional component for body wellness.
Protein Synthesis Support
L-lysine is important in synthesizing protein. It participates in the formation of various proteins. Obtaining enough L-lysine helps support protein metabolism. Thus, L-lysine hydrochloride is used in some body nutritional supplements.
Connective Tissue Support
As L-lysine is involved in the formation of collagen, it is seen as one of the important amino acids for connective tissue structure and skin health maintenance.
Immune Health Support
By supporting protein metabolism and the production of immune-related proteins, L-lysine hydrochloride is seen to be important for maintaining immune health.
Quality Documents
We can provide you with COAs, specification sheets, and other traceable quality inspections. Specifications like assay, purity, metals, and other important parameters can be used to confirm whether products meet import requirements.
Compliance Documents
For compliance documents, we offer ISO, GMP, FSSC, and other certificates. We also have regulatory compliance statements for the EU, the US, and CN, ensuring that your products enter target markets smoothly.
Shipping and Logistics Documents
Considering the global logistics documentation, we offer commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and other customs documents. If you find document shortages during shipment, you can also contact us for assistance.
To maintain the reliable quality and product performance of L-lysine hydrochloride, it is recommended to store Sunjoy products under appropriate storage conditions. Proper environmental conditions can protect L-lysine hydrochloride from moisture, caking, or degradation.
Cold & Dry Environment
L-lysine hydrochloride should be stored in cold, dry, and well-ventilated areas. High-temperature and high-moisture conditions should be avoided to reduce the risk of caking and moisture absorption.
Avoid Direct Sunlight
Long-term exposure to sunlight or strong light can affect the product’s reliability. So, it is recommended to store L-lysine hydrochloride away from direct light and heat sources.
Away from Odors and Contamination Sources
In storage, L-lysine hydrochloride should be kept away from strong-smelling substances, volatile chemicals, and potential sources of contamination. These substances may affect the product quality.
Sealed Packaging
L-lysine hydrochloride should be sealed immediately after opening. Properly sealed packaging can reduce the moisture and impurities entering packages and maintain the product quality.
Sunjoy offers packaging options, including 1 kg, 5 kg, and 10 kg aluminum foil bags and 25 kg cardboard drums. We ensure that during transportation and storage, your product will be properly packed without degradation.
Contact Us
If you are looking for a reliable L-lysine hydrochloride manufacturer in China, Sunjoy is your best choice. Contact us and send your inquiries.









