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L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Anhydrous, cas no.: 52-89-1, Molecular Formula:  C3H8ClNO2S, Molecular Weight: 157.62, is an important sulfur-containing amino acid derivative. It exists as dry white crystalline granules with low moisture, high purity and stable chemical properties.
 
It is widely applied in food additives, dietary supplements, cosmetic raw materials, pharmaceutical intermediates and biochemical fields. It has strong reducibility and is commonly used as antioxidant, flour modifier, nutritional fortifier and raw material for pharmaceutical synthesis.

Basic Information

  • Product Name: L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Anhydrous
  • CAS No.:52-89-1
  • Appearance: Dry white crystalline granules, low moisture content
  • Grade: AJI/USP/CP
  • Solubility: Easily soluble in water

Product Features

  • Dry white crystalline granules, low moisture, free from caking
  • High purity, stable batch indicators
  • Strong reducing property, good antioxidant performance
  • Excellent water solubility, convenient for industrial formulation
  • Meets international export standards, complete certificates available

Applications

1. Food Industry

Used as flour improver for bakery products to improve dough elasticity. Also serves as antioxidant and nutritional fortifier in functional foods and beverages.

2. Cosmetic Industry

Applied in skincare formulations, helps maintain skin antioxidant balance and is widely used in hair care raw materials.

3. Pharmaceutical Industry

Used as pharmaceutical intermediate and raw material for compound amino acid preparations, applied in clinical nutritional formulas.

4. Biochemical & Other Fields

Used in biochemical research and analytical reagents.

 

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

 

Product: L-Cysteine HCL Anhydrous (Non-animal Source)          CAS No: (52-89-1)

Quantity: 1000KG

Lot No:                                    Date: JAN 05,2025

Item 

Specification 

Result

Appearance

White crystalline powder

conform

Identification

Infrared absorption

conform

Specific rotation [α]D20

 

+5.6 to +8.9°

+7.0°

Stateof solution (Transmittance)

Clear and colorless

Not less than      98.0 %

99.8%

Chloride(Cl)

22.20 to 22.60 %

22.43%

 Ammonium(NH4)

Not more than      0.02 %

<0.02 %

 Sulfate(SO4)

Not more than      0.02 %

<0.020 %

 Iron(Fe)

Not more than      10ppm

<10ppm

 Heavy metals(Pb)

Not more than      10ppm

<10ppm

 Arsenic(as As2o3)

Not more than      1ppm

<1ppm

Other amino acids

Chromatographically

Not detectable

conforms

Loss on Drying

Not more than        1.0 %

0.41%

Residue on ignition(sulfated)

Not more than        0. 1 %

0.06%

Assay

98.0 to 102.0 %

100. 1%

PH

1.5 to 2.0

1.8

 Conclusion : Agree with the specification of AJI92.

 

 

Product Name: L-(+)-Cysteine hydrochloride Other Name: L-Cysteine,hydrochloride (1:1);Cysteine,hydrochloride,L-;L-Cysteine,hydrochloride;Cysteine chlorohydrate;Cysteine hydrochloride;Cystein chloride;L-(+)-Cysteine hydrochloride;(R)-Cysteine hydrochloride;WR 348;(R)-1-Carboxy-2-mercaptoethanaminium chloride;CSKE 200;(2R)-2-Amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid hydrochloride;122641-75-2;122882-13-7;124558-06-1;29844-56-2
CAS No.: 52-89-1 Molecular Formula: C3H7NO2S.ClH
InChIKeys: InChIKey=IFQSXNOEEPCSLW-DKWTVANSSA-N Molecular Weight: 157.61900
Exact Mass: 156.99600 EC Number: 200-157-7
UNII: A9U1687S1S DSSTox ID: DTXSID0020367
Color/Form: Colorless crystals|White crystals HScode: 2930909090
Categories: Amino Acids and Derivatives

PSA: 102.12000 XLogP3: 0.83040
Appearance: DryPowder Melting Point: 170-178 °C (decomp)
Boiling Point: 293.9ºC at 760 mmHg Flash Point: 131.5ºC
Water Solubility: SOLUBLE Storage Conditions: Store at RT.
Vapor Pressure: 6.73X10-7 mm Hg at 25 °C (est) Toxicity: LD50 intraperitoneal in mouse: 1250mg/kg
Henrys Law Constant: Henry’s Law constant = 5.30X10-11 atm-cu m/mol at 25 °C (est) Dissociation Constants: pK1 1.71 /carboxylic/; pK2 8.33 /amine/; pK3 10.78 /sulfide/
Experimental Properties: 100 (20 °C) g/100 g H2O /L-Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate/|Hydroxyl radical reaction rate constant = 7.96X10-11cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C (est)”>Readily oxidizes to form a dimeric amino acid, cystine, in which the two cysteines are linked via a disulfide bridge, a common structural feature in proteins. Amino Acids and Proteins, D.M. Greenberg, Ed. (Charles C. Thomas, Springfield, IL, 1951) 950 pp.|In neutral or slightly alkaline aqueous solution it is oxidized to cystine by air. More stable in acidic solutions.|MP (anhydrous): 178 °C (decomposes). Specific optical rotation: +6.53 deg at 25 °C/D (calculated as cysteine) (c = 2 in 5M HCl); solubility >100 (20 °C) g/100 g H2O /L-Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate/|Hydroxyl radical reaction rate constant = 7.96X10-11cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C (est)

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s) No symbol.
Signal word

No signal word

Hazard statement(s)

none

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

none

Response

none

Storage

none

Disposal

none

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.