L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00%

Name: L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046742

About L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00%

L-Cystine (CAS 56-89-3) is an amino acid derivative offered by Vaqora Chemicals in BP/EP grade at a purity of 98.50–101.00%. Its molecular formula is C6H12N2O4S2 and its molecular weight is 240.3 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2R)-2-amino-3-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl]propanoic acid. It is also known as cystine or L-Dicysteine.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Typical applications include peptide synthesis, cell culture media and biochemical research. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies L-Cystine in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Peptide synthesis
Cell culture media
Biochemical research

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00%
Catalogue No.	VQ-046742
CAS Number	56-89-3
IUPAC name	(2R)-2-amino-3-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl]propanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₂N₂O₄S₂
Molecular weight	240.3 g/mol
Exact mass	240.0238
Grade	BP/EP
Purity / assay	98.50–101.00%
HSN code	29309040
InChIKey	LEVWYRKDKASIDU-IMJSIDKUSA-N
SMILES	C([C@@H](C(=O)O)N)SSC[C@@H](C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	67678

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-6.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 8
TPSA	177 Å²
Synonyms	cystine, L-Dicysteine, beta,beta'-Dithiodialanine, L-Cysteine disulfide, 1-Cystine, Cystine, L-, Dicysteine, Cystine (L)-, Cystine acid, Cysteine disulfide, Cystin, (-)-Cystine

Documents

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

Other grades of CAS 56-89-3

Biochemistry

L-Cystine, 99%+

CAS: 56-89-3
Formula: C₆H₁₂N₂O₄S₂
MW: 240.3 g/mol

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BP/USP/EP / Cell Cult…

L-Cystine, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested

CAS: 56-89-3
Formula: C₆H₁₂N₂O₄S₂
MW: 240.3 g/mol

VQ-046058

Cell Culture

L-Cystine, cell culture tested

CAS: 56-89-3
Formula: C₆H₁₂N₂O₄S₂
MW: 240.3 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00%?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00% is 56-89-3. It is also known as cystine, L-Dicysteine, beta,beta'-Dithiodialanine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00%?

L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00% has the molecular formula C6H12N2O4S2 and a molecular weight of 240.3 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R)-2-amino-3-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl]propanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00% can I order?

We supply L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00% in BP/EP (98.50–101.00%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00%?

Yes. Every lot of L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00% 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 L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00% be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.