1.02452

L-Cysteine

for cell culture media

• Synonym(s): L-Cysteine, α-Amino-β-mercapto propionic acid, αlpha-Amino-β-mercapto propionic acid, Cys, αlpha-Amino-beta-mercapto propionic acid
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₃H₇NO₂S
• CAS Number: 52-90-4
• Molecular Weight: 121.16
• UNSPSC Code: 41106213
• EC Index Number: 200-158-2
• MDL number: MFCD00064306

Properties

• form: solid
• autoignition temp.: 420 °C
• potency: 1890 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat)
• pH: 4.5-5.5 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H₂O)
• mp: 220-228 °C
• solubility: 280 g/L
• bulk density: 300 kg/m³
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• SMILES string: SCC([N+H3])C(=O)[O-]
• InChI: 1S/C3H7NO2S/c4-2(1-7)3(5)6/h2,7H,1,4H2,(H,5,6)
• InChI key: XUJNEKJLAYXESH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable