D-Cysteine, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

D-Cysteine is an important source of sulfide in human metabolism. It is the precursor for glutathione. It plays important role in protein structure and in metal binding.

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
D-Cysteine is an important source of sulfide in human metabolism. It is the precursor for glutathione. It plays important role in protein structure and in metal binding.

Solubility
Soluble in water (partly).

Notes
Air sensitive. Store under inert gas. Store away from oxidizing agents, air.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 921-01-7
• Molecular Formula: C3H7NO2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 121.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00066461
• InChI Key: XUJNEKJLAYXESH-RUOZJJLTNA-N
• Synonym: d-cysteine, d-cystein, 2s-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid, d-zystein, cysteine, d, s-2-amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid, d-amino-3-mercaptopropionic acid, d-cys, h-d-cys-oh, cysteine
• PubChem CID: 92851
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16375
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
• SMILES: N[C@H](CS)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 230°C (decomposition)
• Beilstein: 1721407
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (partly).
• Quantity: 1 g
• Formula Weight: 121.16
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: D-Cysteine

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