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L-Cystine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

L-Cystine, CAS # 56-89-3 is the left-handed enantiomer of the sulphur-containing amino acid, cystine, purified for use in molecular biology and analytical chemistry applications.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 56-89-3
Molecular Formula C6H12N2O4S2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 240.292
MDL Number MFCD00064228
InChI Key LEVWYRKDKASIDU-IMJSIDKUSA-N
Synonym l-cystine, cystine, l-dicysteine, l-cystin, cystine acid, cysteine disulfide, oxidized l-cysteine, beta,beta'-dithiodialanine, h-cys-oh 2, l-cysteine disulfide
PubChem CID 67678
ChEBI CHEBI:16283
IUPAC Name (2R)-2-amino-3-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl]propanoic acid
SMILES C(C(C(=O)O)N)SSCC(C(=O)O)N
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Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General description

  • L-Cystine is a derivative of the amino acid, cysteine
  • Cystine is not considered one of the twenty common amino acids, but it has a role as a metabolite in some species
  • May act as an antioxidant in form and reduce aging, inflammation, and tissue damage

Applications

  • Used as an additive to cell culture media
  • Intended for biochemistry applications such as HPLC
Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

56-89-3
240.292
LEVWYRKDKASIDU-IMJSIDKUSA-N
67678
(2R)-2-amino-3-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl]propanoic acid
C6H12N2O4S2
MFCD00064228
l-cystine, cystine, l-dicysteine, l-cystin, cystine acid, cysteine disulfide, oxidized l-cysteine, beta,beta'-dithiodialanine, h-cys-oh 2, l-cysteine disulfide
CHEBI:16283
C(C(C(=O)O)N)SSCC(C(=O)O)N

Specifications

200ppm max.
White to Beige
200ppm max.
99%
Authentic
10ppm max.
04, 507
15, 2779
LEVWYRKDKASIDU-IMJSIDKUSA-N
(2R)-2-amino-3-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl]propanoic acid
240.292
CHEBI:16283
240.3
0.1 % max.
L-Cystine
56-89-3
200ppm max.
10ppm max.
C6H12N2O4S2
[-SCH2CH(NH2)CO2H]2
MFCD00064228
0.5 % max. (105°C, 3 hrs)
l-cystine, cystine, l-dicysteine, l-cystin, cystine acid, cysteine disulfide, oxidized l-cysteine, beta,beta'-dithiodialanine, h-cys-oh 2, l-cysteine disulfide
C(C(C(=O)O)N)SSCC(C(=O)O)N
−209° to −224° (20°C, 589nm) (c=2, 1 M HCl) on dried substance
67678
300ppm max.
≥98.5% (Acid)
Fused Solid, Crystals or Chunks
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement:
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause respiratory irritation.

GHS P Statement:
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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