Cysteine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the amino acid L-cysteine, used as a supplement in parenteral nutrition and as a mucolytic agent. It provides sulfur for metabolism and facilitates the synthesis of glutathione. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a fermentation-derived source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include L-Cysteine hydrochloride, Cysteine monohydrochloride and Cysteine chlorhydrate. Its PubChem CID is 60960.
Cysteine hydrochloride
| CAS No | 52-89-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C3H7NO2S.ClH |
| Molecular Weight | 157.62 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2R)-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid;hydrochloride |
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Cysteine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the amino acid L-cysteine, used as a supplement in parenteral nutrition and as a mucolytic agent. It provides sulfur for metabolism and facilitates the synthesis of glutathione.
The listed CAS number is 52-89-1.
The listed molecular formula is C3H7NO2S.ClH.
The listed molecular weight is 157.62 g/mol.
(2R)-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid;hydrochloride.
The source lists L-Cysteine hydrochloride, Cysteine monohydrochloride and Cysteine chlorhydrate.