L-CYSTEINE 99% FOR BIOCHEMISTRY

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

Product Code B-00923 BRAND Bio-Chem
Grade For Biochemistry CAS No 52-90-4
Molecular Formula C3H7NO2S Molecular Weight 121.16
H.S.Code 2930.90400 Shelf Life 60 Months
Purity 99 %

Physical Properties

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

Packaging

Bio-Fine

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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