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L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Monohydrate is a white crystalline amino acid derivative with a CAS number of 7048-04-6. Molecular Formula:  C3H8ClNO2S.H2O , Molecular Weight: 175.63. It is widely used in food additives, cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceutical applications.
 
In the food industry, it functions as an antioxidant, freshness enhancer and nutrient fortifier. In cosmetics, it can be used in hair care and personal care formulations. In pharmaceuticals, it is applied in detoxification and liver protection preparations, as well as an additive in compound amino acid infusions.

Basic Information

  • Product Name: L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Monohydrate
  • CAS No.: 7048-04-6
  • Appearance: White Crystals
  • Grade:  USP/CP/EP/AJI

Product Features

  • White crystalline appearance
  • Suitable for food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications
  • Can act as an antioxidant and freshness improver in food systems
  • Used as a nutritional fortifier
  • Applicable in hair care and personal care formulations
  • Used in detoxification, liver protection and compound amino acid infusion products
  • Conforms to AGI USP CP EP standards

Applications

1. Food Additives

It is used as an antioxidant, freshness enhancer and nutrient fortifier in food processing. It can be applied in instant noodles, noodles, fried snacks, potato chips and other processed foods.

2. Cosmetics & Personal Care

It can be added to shampoo and other hair care products, where it may support hair care formulation performance.

3. Nutritional Supplements

It is used as a nutritional fortifier in amino acid supplements and health formulations.

4. Pharmaceuticals

In pharmaceuticals, it can be used in detoxification and liver protection products. It can also be used as an additive in compound amino acid infusions and large-volume infusion preparations.

 

CERTIFICATE    OF   ANLAYSIS

Product: L-Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate

Quantity:2500kg

Batch No:230520035

Producing date: 2023.05.20

Sampling date:2023.05.20

Send out date: 2023.05.21

Reference standard: USP39

Package: 25kg/Drum

Expiry date: 2025.05.19

Item

Specifications

Test    Results

Description

White crystals or crystallie powder

White crystalline powder

Assay,%

98.5~ 101.5

99.3

Identification

Infrared absorption uniformity

Conforms

°

Specific optical rotation[a]D20

+5.7o~ +6.8o

+6. 1o

Loss on drying,%

8.0-12.0

11.5

Residue on ignition,%                    max

0.4

0.06

Sulfate (SO4),%                                 max

0.03

<0.03

Heavy metals(Pb),%                          max

0.0015

<0.0015

Iron (Fe) , %                                           max

0.003

<0.003

Related

compounds

Individual impurities    max

0.5

Conforms

Total impurities            max

2.0

Conforms

Conclusion: Agree with the specification of USP39

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: L-Cysteine Hcl Monohydrate

Quantity:1000kg

Batch No:

Producing date:Oct.20,2022

Date of Analysis:Oct.20,2022

Expiry date:Oct.19,2024

Reference standard: AJI92

Package: 25kg Paper Drum

CAS No.: 7048-04-6

Item

Specifications

Results

Description

White crystals or crystalline

powder

Conforms

Specific rotation[a]D20 °

+5.5 °~ +7.0 °

+6.0 °

State of solution  (Transmittance)

Clear and colorless ≥98.0%

99.2%

Loss on drying

8.5%-12.0%

11.49%

Residue on ignition

≤0. 10%

0.05%

Chloride (Cl)

19.89% ~ 20.29%

20.04%

Sulfate (SO4)

≤0.02%

<0.02%

Heavy metals(Pb)

≤0.001%

<0.001%

Iron (Fe)

≤0.001%

<0.001%

Ammonium ( NH4)

≤0.02%

<0.02%

PH value

1.5~2.0

1.7

Assay

99.0% ~ 100.5%

99.7%

Conclusion: This product complies withAJI92 standard.

Product Name: L-Cysteine, hydrochloride, monohydrate Other Name: L-Cysteine,hydrochloride,hydrate (1:1:1);Cysteine,hydrochloride,monohydrate,L-;L-Cysteine,hydrochloride,monohydrate;Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate;Cysteine monohydrate hydrochloride;Cysteine hydrochloride
CAS No.: 7048-04-6 Molecular Formula: C3H7NO2S.ClH.H2O
InChIKeys: InChIKey=QIJRTFXNRTXDIP-JIZZDEOASA-N Molecular Weight: 175.63
Exact Mass: 175.007 BRN: 5158059
EC Number: 200-157-7 UNII: ZT934N0X4W
HScode: 29309013 Categories: Amino Acids and Derivatives

PSA: 65.3 XLogP3: 0.76610
Appearance: White Solid Density: 3″>1.51 g/cm3
Melting Point: 175°C Boiling Point: 293.9ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 131.5ºC Refractive Index: 6 ° (C=8, 1mol/L HCl)
Water Solubility: H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless Storage Conditions: Store at RT.
Vapor Pressure: <0.1 hPa (20 °C)

Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin irritation, Category 2

Eye irritation, Category 2

Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure, Category 3

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s)
Signal word

Warning

Hazard statement(s)

H315 Causes skin irritation

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/…

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/…

P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.

P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.