C5360
L-Cysteine
Pharma Manufacturing
Synonym(s):
(R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropionic acid
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
HSCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
121.16
Beilstein:
1721408
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
eCl@ss:
32160406
NACRES:
NA.26
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biological source
non-animal source
Quality Level
form
crystalline powder
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
impurities
endotoxin, heavy metals, trace metals, tested
mp
240 °C (dec.) (lit.)
solubility
H2O: 25 mg/mL
suitability
suitable for manufacturing use
foreign activity
cytotoxicity, tested
SMILES string
N[C@@H](CS)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C3H7NO2S/c4-2(1-7)3(5)6/h2,7H,1,4H2,(H,5,6)/t2-/m0/s1
InChI key
XUJNEKJLAYXESH-REOHCLBHSA-N
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General description
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M-Clarity Program
Our comprehensive portfolio of upstream process chemicals not only provides biopharmaceutical manufacturers with high-quality raw materials for production of classical and novel therapies, but also helps them get to market faster and simplify regulatory challenges. Trust us to deliver supply chain transparency and reliable sourcing around the globe, streamlining your product qualification with best-in-class regulatory support and service.
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Application
L-Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid. It is commonly used as a cell culture media component for the commercial biomanufacture of therapeutic recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies.
Biochem/physiol Actions
NMDA glutamatergic receptor agonist.
Legal Information
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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