L-Cystine

SKU: orb1304734

Description

L-Cystine is a sulfur-containing amino acid dimer formed by the oxidation of cysteine. It serves as an antioxidant and is a key structural component in many proteins, including those in skin, skeletal tissues, and digestive enzymes. Research applications include studies of oxidative stress, protein synthesis, and cellular protection mechanisms in both in vitro and in vivo models.

Research Area

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

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 56-89-3
• MW: 240.3
• Purity: 99.95% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₆H₁₂N₂O₄S₂
• SMILES: [C@H](CSSC[C@@H](C(O)=O)N)(C(O)=O)N
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite,Nrf2,ROS,Reactive Oxygen Species,Antioxidant,Ferroptosis
• Solubility: 0.1 M HCl:2.5 mg/mL (10.4 mM);0.1 M NaOH:8.17 mg/mL (34 mM);DMSO:Insoluble

Storage & Handling

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

Alternative Names

Antioxidant, cystine, Cystine Acid, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, Ferroptosis, LCystine, L-Cystine, L Cystine

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

67678