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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate, 99%
L-Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate is used as a precursor in food, pharmaceutical and personal care products. It is actively involved in the production of flavors such as meat flavor obtained by reacting with sugars. It plays an important role as a key raw material for the manufacture of N-acetyl-L-cysteine, S-carboxymethyl-L-cysteine and L-cysteine base. It is involved in the treatment of liver disease as an antioxidant and antidote. Being an essential amino acid, it used as animal feed especially for sheep, which is responsible the growth of wool.
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L-Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate is used as a precursor in food, pharmaceutical and personal care products. It is actively involved in the production of flavors such as meat flavor obtained by reacting with sugars. It plays an important role as a key raw material for the manufacture of N-acetyl-L-cysteine, S-carboxymethyl-L-cysteine and L-cysteine base. It is involved in the treatment of liver disease as an antioxidant and antidote. Being an essential amino acid, it used as animal feed especially for sheep, which is responsible the growth of wool.
Solubility
Soluble in cold water.
Notes
Air and light sensitive. Hygroscopic. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, metals and hydrogen chloride.
Specifications
Melting Point
∽175°C (decomposition)
Assay Percent Range
99%
Beilstein
5158059
Solubility Information
Soluble in cold water.
Quantity
25 g
Formula Weight
175.64 (157.62 Anhydrous)
Sensitivity
Air Sensitive
Chemical Name or Material
L-Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate
Hazard Category
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
615-117-8
RTECSNumber
HA2285000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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