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L-Cysteine

  • Product ID: C204

Introduction:

L-Cysteine, free base is an amino acid that can be supplemented to plant tissue culture media, (R)-2-Amino-3-Mercaptopropanoic Acid


A121 L-Alanine

Synonym: (R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic Acid
CAS: 56-90-4
Formula: C3H7NO2S
Molecular Wt: 121.16


Properties

Form: Powder
Appearance: White Crystalline
Application: Amino Acid
Solubility: Water
Typical Working Concentration:
Storage Temp: Room Temperature
Storage Temp of Stock Solution: Cysteine is readily oxidized to Cystine in neutral to slightly alkaline solutions or upon exposure to air in as little as 1 week at 2 to 6° C. Cystine may precipitate at higher concentrations and a sulfur odor may be present. For short to long - term storage, Cysteine stocks are more stable in acidic conditions and should be stored at least at 2 to 6° C.
Other Notes: Plant Tissue Culture Tested
Derived Synthetically

Application Notes


References
Merck 13, 2810

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