N-Propionyl-L-cysteine

Name: N-Propionyl-L-cysteine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-043846

About N-Propionyl-L-cysteine

Vaqora Chemicals supplies N-Propionyl-L-cysteine, an impurity of Cysteine registered under CAS number 2885-79-2. Formula C6H11NO3S, molecular weight 177.22 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2R)-2-(propanoylamino)-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid. Alternative names: N-Propionylcysteine and (R)-3-Mercapto-2-propionamidopropanoic acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

This Cysteine impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, N-Propionyl-L-cysteine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-Propionyl-L-cysteine
Catalogue No.	VQ-043846
CAS Number	2885-79-2
IUPAC name	(2R)-2-(propanoylamino)-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₁NO₃S
Molecular weight	177.22 g/mol
Exact mass	177.046
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	KBBJNRLWAGIQLW-BYPYZUCNSA-N
SMILES	CCC(=O)N[C@@H](CS)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	151048

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 4
TPSA	67.4 Å²
Synonyms	N-Propionylcysteine, (R)-3-Mercapto-2-propionamidopropanoic acid, L-Cysteine, N-(1-oxopropyl)-, propionyl-L-cysteine, N-(1-Oxopropyl)-L-cysteine, N-Propionyl-cysteine, N-propionylcystein, n-propanoyl-l-cysteine, N-Propionyl-L-cysteine TFA

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of N-Propionyl-L-cysteine?

The CAS Registry Number of N-Propionyl-L-cysteine is 2885-79-2. It is also known as N-Propionylcysteine, (R)-3-Mercapto-2-propionamidopropanoic acid, L-Cysteine, N-(1-oxopropyl)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Propionyl-L-cysteine?

N-Propionyl-L-cysteine has the molecular formula C6H11NO3S and a molecular weight of 177.22 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R)-2-(propanoylamino)-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid.

What is N-Propionyl-L-cysteine used for?

N-Propionyl-L-cysteine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Cysteine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of N-Propionyl-L-cysteine can I order?

We supply N-Propionyl-L-cysteine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with N-Propionyl-L-cysteine?

Yes. Every lot of N-Propionyl-L-cysteine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can N-Propionyl-L-cysteine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export N-Propionyl-L-cysteine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.