Cysteine hydrochloride
Agent Name
Cysteine hydrochloride
CAS Number
52-89-1
Formula
C3-H7-N-O2-S.Cl-H
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Cysteine hydrochloride (anhydrous); (R)-Cysteine hydrochloride; 3-Mercaptoalanine hydrochloride; Cystein chloride; Cysteine HCl (anhydrous); Cysteine chlorhydrate; Cysteine monohydrochloride; Cysteine, L-, monohydrochloride; EK 2367; L-(+)-Cysteine hydrochloride; L-Cysteine hydrochloride; L-Cysteine monohydrochloride; WR 348; L-Cysteine, hydrochloride; Cysteine, L-, hydrochloride; L-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid monohydrochloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] White powder with an irritating odor; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Cysteine is a non-essential amino acid that has been used as a dough conditioner and veterinary detoxicant; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent, dough strengthener, nutritional supplement, flour treating agent, and leavening agent for foods; [FDA]
Comments
Causes other changes of the liver, kidney, and bladder and effects on lipids in 12-week oral studies of rats; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Cysteine."
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