DL-Cystine
Agent Name
DL-Cystine
CAS Number
923-32-0
Formula
C6-H12-N2-O4-S2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Cystine DL-form; 3,3'-Dithiobis(2-aminopropanoic acid), dl-; beta,beta'-Dithioalanine, dl-; dl-Cystine; Cystine, DL-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] Off-white solid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A non-essential amino acid; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent, dough strengthener, and nutritional supplement for foods; [FDA]
Comments
An irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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