L-Cysteine

SKU: orb1304738

Description

L-Cysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid vital for protein synthesis, antioxidant defense via glutathione, and metabolic processes. It is widely used in research on oxidative stress, detoxification pathways, and in vitro studies of keratinocyte and fibroblast function related to skin and connective tissue biology.

Research Area

Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 52-90-4
• MW: 121.16
• Purity: 99.89% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₃H₇NO₂S
• SMILES: N[C@@H](CS)C(O)=O
• Target: ERK,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: H2O:10 mM;DMSO:Insoluble

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

conditionally, cysteine, appetite, L-(+)-Cysteine, L Cysteine, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, ghrelin, hydrogen, LCysteine, L-Cysteine, sulphide, taurine, Thioserine

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5862