L-Cystine, Cell Culture Reagent

Name: L-Cystine, Cell Culture Reagent
SKU: J61651.A1

CAS: 56-89-3 | C6H12N2O4S2 | 240.292 g/mol

Change view

Quantity:

10 g

100 g

1 kg

Try the chem dex^TM web app

Catalog number J61651.A1

also known as J61651-A1

Price (TWD)

Request A Quote

Quantity:

1 kg

Request bulk or custom format

Chemical Identifiers

CAS56-89-3

IUPAC Name(2R)-2-amino-3-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl}propanoic acid

Molecular FormulaC6H12N2O4S2

InChI KeyLEVWYRKDKASIDU-IMJSIDKUSA-N

SMILESN[C@@H](CSSC[C@H](N)C(O)=O)C(O)=O

Specifications

Specification Sheet

Appearance (Color)White

CommentMicrobial Count: ≤1000 cfu/g (total plate count)

Loss on Drying≤0.2%

Sulfated Ash≤0.1%

FormCrystals or crystalline powder

L-cysteine acts as a major source of sulfur in cell culture. Cysteine has been used in pulse-chase experiments to study protein expression from an inducible promoter. L-Cysteine is used to supplement cell culture media.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
L-cysteine acts as a major source of sulfur in cell culture. Cysteine has been used in pulse-chase experiments to study protein expression from an inducible promoter. L-Cysteine is used to supplement cell culture media.

Solubility
It is soluble in water and HCL.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat.

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Palacin, M., et al. The molecular bases of cystinuria and lysinuric protein intolerance. Curr. Opin. Genet. Dev. 2001, 11, (3), 328-335.
McBean, G. J.; Flynn, J. Molecular mechanisms of cystine transport. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 2001, 29, ( Pt 6), 717-722.