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L-Cystine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA1376218
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56-89-3
C6H12N2O4S2
240.292
MFCD00064228
LEVWYRKDKASIDU-IMJSIDKUSA-N
l-cystine, cystine, l-dicysteine, l-cystin, cystine acid, cysteine disulfide, oxidized l-cysteine, beta,beta'-dithiodialanine, h-cys-oh 2, l-cysteine disulfide
67678
CHEBI:16283
(2R)-2-amino-3-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl]propanoic acid
C(C(C(=O)O)N)SSCC(C(=O)O)N
56-89-3
C6H12N2O4S2
240.292
MFCD00064228
LEVWYRKDKASIDU-IMJSIDKUSA-N
l-cystine, cystine, l-dicysteine, l-cystin, cystine acid, cysteine disulfide, oxidized l-cysteine, beta,beta'-dithiodialanine, h-cys-oh 2, l-cysteine disulfide
67678
CHEBI:16283
(2R)-2-amino-3-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl]propanoic acid
C(C(C(=O)O)N)SSCC(C(=O)O)N

Description

L-Cystine is used as an antioxidant, protecting tissues against radiation and pollution. It finds application in protein synthesis. It is required for utilization of vitamin B6 and is useful in healing burns and wounds. It is also is required by certain malignant cell lines in the culture medium as well as for the growth of certain micro-organisms. It is useful in the stimulation of hematopoietic system and promotes the formation of white and red blood cells. It is an active ingredient in medications used to treat dermatitis.

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.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point >240°C (decomposition)
Assay Percent Range 99%
Beilstein 1728094
Merck Index 14,2782
Solubility Information Soluble in water.
Formula Weight 240.3
Percent Purity 99%
Density 1.68
Quantity 50 g
Chemical Name or Material L-Cystine

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 200-296-3
RTECSNumber HA2690000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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