L-Cysteine is a thiol-containing non-essential amino acid that is oxidized to form cystine.
References:
[1]. McGavigan AK, et al. L-cysteine suppresses ghrelin and reduces appetite in rodents and humans. Int J Obes (Lond). 2015 Mar;39(3):447-55.
L-Cysteine
Catalog No.: GA11257Purity:>98.00%Synonyms: L-Cys, L-(+)-Cysteine, (R)-Cysteine, NSC 8746
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Cas No.: 52-90-4
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Description
Product Documents
Purity:>98.00%Appearance:A solid
Chemical Properties
CAS No.
52-90-4
Synonyms
L-Cys, L-(+)-Cysteine, (R)-Cysteine, NSC 8746
Chemical Name
(2R)-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
SMILES
C(C(C(=O)O)N)S
Molecular Formula
C3H7NO2S
Molecular Weight
121.2
Solubility
Water : 24mg/mL
Storage
Store at -20°C
General tips
Select a suitable solvent according to the product solubility data. Once prepared, aliquot the stock solution to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Use stock solutions within 6 months when stored at -80°C or within 1 month when stored at -20°C.
To improve solubility, warm the tube to 37°C and sonicate it for an appropriate period.
Use stock solutions within 6 months when stored at -80°C or within 1 month when stored at -20°C.
To improve solubility, warm the tube to 37°C and sonicate it for an appropriate period.
Shipping Condition
Evaluation samples are shipped with blue ice. Other available sizes are shipped at room temperature or with blue ice upon request.
CalculatorsMolarity / Dilution / Molecular Weight / Unit Conversion / In Vivo Formulation / Solubility
g/mol
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