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L-Cysteine

L-Cysteine chemical structure
CAS Number52-90-4
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight121.16 g/mol

What is L-Cysteine?

L-Cysteine is a chemical compound with CAS number 52-90-4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

HSCH2CH(NH2)CO2H

Molecular Weight

121.16 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥98.0%

Impurities

≤0.5% ninhidrin positive substances(each)
≤10 ppm heavy metals
≤300 ppm ammonium

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

240 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Ignition Residue

≤0.1%

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.04%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.03%

Cation Traces

Fe: ≤10 ppm

EC Number

200-158-2

WGK Germany

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