S-Sulfocysteine
Agent Name
S-Sulfocysteine
CAS Number
1637-71-4
Formula
C3-H7-N-O5-S2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
S-Sulphocysteine; Cysteine-S-sulfate; Cysteine-S-sulfonate; Cysteinyl-S-sulfonate; Cysteinyl-S-sulfonic acid; L-Cysteine, hydrogen sulfate (ester); [ChemIDplus] L-Cysteine S-sulfate; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Description
White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Residues in physiologically significant proteins treated with sulfite." [ChemIDplus] "A sulfated derivative of cysteine that is elevated in people with a molybdenum cofactor deficiency." [mediLexicon]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Cysteine."
Biomedical References
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