L-Cysteine is a sulfur containing amino acid that is closely related to Cystine.
- Naturally occurring non-essential amino acid
- Used to manufacture L-glutathione and L-taurine
- NMDA glutamatergic receprot agonist
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.
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
Application Areas: Cell biology
Product Type: Biochemicals
Biochemical Category: Amino Acids & Peptides
Chemical Class: Amino Acids & Peptides
Density: 1.334 g/cm3(lit.)
Boiling Point: 293.9°C at 760 mmHg(lit.)
Melting Point: 213 - 235°C (dec)
Optical Rotation: +7 ° to +13 ° (c=2, 1N HCl)
Refractive Index: 8.8 ° (C=8, 1mol/L HCl) (Lit.)
Presentation: White Powder
Format: Crystalline
pH: 4 - 8 (5% aq soln)
Detection Method: FTIR
Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohol, acetic acid, ammonia water; insoluble in ether, acetone, benzene, ethyl acetate, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C), desiccate, store under nitrogen.