Abstract: | The new L ‐lysine alkali‐metal salts 1 – 5 (M+=Na+ and K+) with different alkyl groups at the Nα‐position were easily synthesized, and their hydro‐ and organogelation properties were investigated. All compounds were H2O‐soluble, and some salts, especially the potassium salts, functioned as a hydrogenator that could gel water below 2 wt‐%. These salts also had organogelation abilities for many organic solvents. |