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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Cysteine, Cell Culture Reagent

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Quantity:
25 g
100 g
52-90-4
C3H7NO2S
121.154
MFCD00064306
XUJNEKJLAYXESH-REOHCLBHSA-N
l-cysteine, cysteine, cystein, half-cystine, r-cysteine, thioserine, r-2-amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid, l-+-cysteine, l-cystein, 2r-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
5862
CHEBI:17561
(2R)-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
C(C(C(=O)O)N)S
52-90-4
C3H7NO2S
121.154
MFCD00064306
XUJNEKJLAYXESH-REOHCLBHSA-N
l-cysteine, cysteine, cystein, half-cystine, r-cysteine, thioserine, r-2-amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid, l-+-cysteine, l-cystein, 2r-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
5862
CHEBI:17561
(2R)-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
C(C(C(=O)O)N)S

Description

Non-animal sourced L-cystine is used as a cell culture media component for the commercial biomanufacture of therapeutic recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies. L-cystine is used as a cell culture supplement. l-cysteine to media protects against or reverses abnormal growth & malignant transformation in aged controls. L-Cysteine is a food additive permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption.

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

Applications
Non-animal sourced L-cystine is used as a cell culture media component for the commercial biomanufacture of therapeutic recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies. L-cystine is used as a cell culture supplement. l-cysteine to media protects against or reverses abnormal growth & malignant transformation in aged controls. L-Cysteine is a food additive permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption.

Solubility
Soluble in water (10 mg/ml), 1N HCl (50 mg/ml), and ethanol.

Notes
Air Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from air.
Melting Point ∽220°C (decomposition)
Color White
Beilstein 1721408
Merck Index 14,2781
Solubility Information Soluble in water (10mg/ml),1N HCl (50mg/ml),and ethanol.
Formula Weight 121.16
Grade Cell Culture Reagent
Quantity 100 g
Optical Rotation +7.6° (c=5 in 5N HCl)
Sensitivity Air Sensitive
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material L-Cysteine
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Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H302
Harmful if swallowed.

GHS P Statement
P264-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501a
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Warning

EINECSNumber : 200-158-2

RTECSNumber : HA1600000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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