L-CYSTEINE 99% FOR BIOCHEMISTRY

(R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropionic acid

Product CodeB-00923BRANDBio-Chem
GradeFor BiochemistryCAS No52-90-4
Molecular FormulaC3H7NO2SMolecular Weight121.16
H.S.Code2930.90400Shelf Life60 Months
Purity99 %

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °CSolidColourColorless crystalline
Solubility in water [% weight]Appreciable (> 10%)Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]220 °C

Packaging

Specification

Appearance
Colorless crystalline powder
Assay
Min. 99.0%
Specific optical rotation ([?]20/D)
+8.0° to +9.0°
UV absorbance
Max. 0.5
Loss on dryig (at 105°C; 4 hrs)
Max. 0.3%
Chloride (Cl)
Max. 0.002%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max. 0.01%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max. 0.001%
Ammonium (NH4)
Max. 0.01%
Foreign amino acids
Max. 0.5%
Other ninhydrin positive substances (as glycine)
Max. 0.1%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS05 , GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
Hazardous Statement: H302

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