L-Cysteine
L-Cysteine
Application Notes
L-cysteine is used in producing antioxidants. It also promotes healing of severe burns, fat burning and helps build muscle and promotes the activity of white blood cells. It is a precursor in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Producing antioxidants | Precursor in food pharmaceutical; and personal care industries | Promotes healing of severe burns; fat burning and promotes the activity of white blood cells
SKU | 02101444-CF |
Alternate Names | β-Mercapto-L-alanine; (R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropionic acid |
Application Notes | L-cysteine is used in producing antioxidants. It also promotes healing of severe burns, fat burning and helps build muscle and promotes the activity of white blood cells. It is a precursor in the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. |
Base Catalog Number | 101444 |
Beilstein Registry Number | 1721408 |
Biochemical Physiological Actions | NMDA glutamatergic receptor agonist. |
CAS # | 52-90-4 |
EC Number | 200-158-2 |
Format | Crystalline |
Hazard Statements | H302 |
Melting Point | 240 dec °C |
Molecular Formula | C3H7NO2S |
Molecular Weight | 121.154 g/mol |
Optical Rotation | +7 ° to +13 ° (c=2, 1N HCl) |
Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves |
Refractive Index | 8.8 ° (C=8; 1mol/L HCl) (Lit.) |
RTECS Number | HA1600000 |
Safety Symbol | GHS07 |
Solubility | Water Solubility277000 mg/L (at 25 °C) |
Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
Vapor Pressure | 6.73X10-7 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |