L-Cystine dihydrochloride

SKU: orb1689241

Description

L-Cystine dihydrochloride is a small molecule activator of the Nrf2 pathway, providing cytoprotective and skin-brightening effects in cellular models. It serves as a carbon and sulfur source in microbial culture and is utilized in research on oxidative stress, dermatology, and cell viability assays.

Research Area

Cell Biology, Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 30925-07-6
• MW: 313.22
• Purity: 99.58% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₆H₁₄Cl₂N₂O₄S₂
• SMILES: Cl.Cl.N[C@@H](CSSC[C@H](N)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite,Nrf2,ROS,Ferroptosis,Apoptosis
• Solubility: DMSO:16.67 mg/mL (53.22 mM);H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble);10% DMSO+90% Corn Oil:1 mg/mL (3.19 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Nrf2

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

21121987