C5360
L-Cysteine
Synonym(s):
(R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropionic acid
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Linear Formula:
HSCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
121.16
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
NACRES:
NA.26
eCl@ss:
32160406
EC Number:
200-158-2
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721408
MDL number:
biological source
non-animal source
Quality Level
form
crystalline powder
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
impurities
endotoxin, heavy metals, trace metals, tested
mp
240 °C (dec.) (lit.)
solubility
H2O: 25 mg/mL
suitability
suitable for manufacturing use
foreign activity
cytotoxicity, tested
SMILES string
N[C@@H](CS)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C3H7NO2S/c4-2(1-7)3(5)6/h2,7H,1,4H2,(H,5,6)/t2-/m0/s1
InChI key
XUJNEKJLAYXESH-REOHCLBHSA-N
General description
Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality raw materials for use in biopharmaceutical processing withstands strict quality control procedures plus the documentation and expertise to help our customers meet requirements as defined by the M-Clarity Program.
M-Clarity Program
Our comprehensive portfolio of upstream process chemicals not only provides biopharmaceutical manufacturers with high-quality raw materials for production of classical and novel therapies, but also helps them get to market faster and simplify regulatory challenges. Trust us to deliver supply chain transparency and reliable sourcing around the globe, streamlining your product qualification with best-in-class regulatory support and service.
M-Clarity Program
Our comprehensive portfolio of upstream process chemicals not only provides biopharmaceutical manufacturers with high-quality raw materials for production of classical and novel therapies, but also helps them get to market faster and simplify regulatory challenges. Trust us to deliver supply chain transparency and reliable sourcing around the globe, streamlining your product qualification with best-in-class regulatory support and service.
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Application
L-Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid. It is commonly used as a cell culture media component for the commercial biomanufacture of therapeutic recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies.
Biochem/physiol Actions
NMDA glutamatergic receptor agonist.
Legal Information
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
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