C5735
L-Cystine
Synonym(s):
(R,R)-3,3′-Dithiobis(2-aminopropionic acid)
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Linear Formula:
[-SCH2CH(NH2)CO2H]2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
240.30
EC Number:
200-296-3
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
NACRES:
NA.26
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1728094
MDL number:
biological source
non-animal source
Quality Level
assay
≥98.5%
form
powder
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
impurities
endotoxin, tested
mp
>240 °C (dec.) (lit.)
solubility
1 M HCl: 100 mg/mL
suitability
suitable for manufacturing use
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
SMILES string
N[C@@H](CSSC[C@H](N)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C6H12N2O4S2/c7-3(5(9)10)1-13-14-2-4(8)6(11)12/h3-4H,1-2,7-8H2,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)/t3-,4-/m0/s1
InChI key
LEVWYRKDKASIDU-IMJSIDKUSA-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.
Legal Information
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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