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L-Cysteine , 10mMinWater , 52-90-4

Synonym(s):
L-Cysteine;Cys;L-Cysteine, Free Base - CAS 52-90-4 - Calbiochem;α-Amino-?-mercapto propionic acid, αlpha-Amino-?-mercapto propionic acid, Cys, αlpha-Amino-beta-mercapto propionic acid;(R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropionic acid

CAS NO.:52-90-4

Empirical Formula: C3H7NO2S

Molecular Weight: 121.16

MDL number: MFCD00064306

EINECS: 200-158-2

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 240 °C (dec.) (lit.)
alpha  8.75 º (c=12, 2N HCl)
Boiling point: 293.9±35.0 °C(Predicted)
Density  1.197 (estimate)
refractive index  8.8 ° (C=8, 1mol/L HCl)
FEMA  3263 | L-CYSTEINE
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  H2O: 25 mg/mL
form  Solid
pka 1.92(at 25℃)
color  White
PH 4.5-5.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Odor sulfury
Odor Type sulfurous
optical activity Optical rotation: +8° to +9° (c = 5, 1 N HCl, 20°C).
Water Solubility  280 g/L (25 ºC)
Sensitive  Air Sensitive
λmax λ: 260 nm Amax: 1.5
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.2
JECFA Number 1419
Merck  14,2781
BRN  1721408
Stability: Stability Stable, but may be air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases.
LogP -2.49

Description and Uses

Cysteine (abbreviated as Cys or C) is an α-amino acid with the chemical formula HO2CCH(NH2)CH2SH. It is a semi - essential amino acid, which means that it can be biosynthesized in humans. The thiol side chain in cysteine often participates in enzymatic reactions, serving as a nucleophile. The thiol is susceptible to oxidization to give the disulfide derivative cystine, which serves an important structural role in many proteins. When used as a food additive, it has the E number E920.

L-Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid that can be synthesized by the human body under normal physiological conditions if a sufficient quantity of methionine is available. L-Cysteine is commonly used as a precursor in the food and pharmaceutical industries. L-Cysteine is used as a processing aid for baking, as an additive in cigarettes, as well as in the preparation of meat flavours. It is used in foods to prevent oxygen from destroying vitamin c and is used in doughs to reduce mixing time.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H302
Precautionary statements  P264-P270-P301+P312a-P330-P501a
Hazard Codes  Xn,Xi
Risk Statements  22-36/37/38-20/21/22
Safety Statements  36-37/39-26-24/25
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  HA1600000
10-23
Autoignition Temperature 420 °C
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  29309012
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1890 mg/kg

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