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Synonyms: L-Cystine dihydrochloride
Molecular Formula: C6H12N2O4S2 · 2HCl
Molecular Weight: 313.22
Linear Structural Formula: C6H12N2O4S2 · 2HCl
MDL Number: MFCD00070399
Application: L-Cystine is a sulfur containing non-essential amino acid. It is used as a cell culture media component and raw material in the commercial biomanufacture of therapeutic recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies. L-Cystine dihydrochloride is a modified version of L-Cystine with improved solubility.