L-Cystine, cell culture tested

Name: L-Cystine, cell culture tested
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046328

About L-Cystine, cell culture tested

L-Cystine, cell culture tested is an amino acid derivative in Cell Culture grade carrying the CAS registry number 56-89-3. Formula C6H12N2O4S2, molecular weight 240.3 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2R)-2-amino-3-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl]propanoic acid. It is also known as cystine or L-Dicysteine.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Typical applications include peptide synthesis, cell culture media and biochemical research. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Peptide synthesis
Cell culture media
Biochemical research

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	L-Cystine, cell culture tested
Catalogue No.	VQ-046328
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	Cell Culture
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/EP

L-Cystine, BP/EP 98.50–101.00%

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

VQ-046742

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of L-Cystine, cell culture tested?

The CAS Registry Number of L-Cystine, cell culture tested 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, cell culture tested?

L-Cystine, cell culture tested 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, cell culture tested can I order?

We supply L-Cystine, cell culture tested in Cell Culture 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, cell culture tested?

Yes. Every lot of L-Cystine, cell culture tested 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, cell culture tested be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export L-Cystine, cell culture tested worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.