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. Acetylcysteine EP Impurity B
SKU | RCLST000599 |
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CAS number | 52-90-4 |
Molecular Formula | C3H7NO2S |
Catalog Number | RCLST000599 |
Chemical Name | L-Cysteine |
Synonyms | (R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic Acid; (R)-Cysteine; 2-Amino-3-mercaptopropionic Acid; Cystein; Cysteine; E 920; Half-cystine; L-(+)-Cysteine; 3-Mercapto-L-alanine; L-Cys; NSC 8746; Thioserine; β-Mercaptoalanine; H-Cys-OH; Acetylcysteine EP Impurity B |
Molecular Weight | 121.16 |
Solubility | Aqueous Acid (Slightly), Water (Slightly) |
Stability | No Data Available |
Appearance | White to Off-White Solid |
Storage Condition | Refrigerator, Under Inert Atmosphere |