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Description

L-Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid. L-Cysteine is used in the production of amino acids. L-Cysteine is used as processing aid for baking.

Properties

Shelf life

3 years

Storage Temperature

RT

European Com.#

200-158-2

Purity

>97%

Appearance color

White

Appearance form

Powder

Molecular Formula

C3H7NO2S

Molecular Weight

121.16

Density

1.68 g/mL

Melting point

220°C

Solubility Color

Clear, colorless

Solubility (@ RT)

1 N HCl: 50 mg/mL
Soluble in water and ethanol.Insoluble in ether, acetone, ethyl acetate, benzene, carbon disulfide, and carbon tetrachloride.