L-Cysteine (hydrochloride)
CAS: 52-89-1
Category: Amino Acids
| Purity | USP/NF Grade ≥99%, FCC Food Grade, Reagent Grade ≥98.5% |
| Molecular Formula | C3H8ClNO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 157.62 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Packaging | Bottles, bags, or drums (1–25 kg) |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Specific rotation — Polarimetry; Identification — IR, Amino acid analysis; Purity — HPLC; Chloride — Argentometric titration; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Loss on drying — Gravimetry; Microbial limits — Membrane filtration. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, tightly closed container, protected from moisture and heat. |
| Lead Time | days |
Amino acid derivative used as API, nutritional supplement intermediate, and biochemical reagent.