L-cystine is a dimeric amino acid formed by the oxidation of two L-cysteine molecules linked by a disulfide bond. In the body, L-cystine is reduced back to L-cysteine, which then performs key biological functions, mainly by serving as a precursor to the potent antioxidant glutathione. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a biotechnology source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Cystine hydrochloride and L-Cystine HCl. Its PubChem CID is 16217312.
L-Cystine hydrochloride
| CAS No | 30925-07-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C6H13ClN2O4S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 276.80 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2R)-2-amino-3-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl]propanoic acid;hydrochloride |
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L-cystine is a dimeric amino acid formed by the oxidation of two L-cysteine molecules linked by a disulfide bond. In the body, L-cystine is reduced back to L-cysteine, which then performs key biological functions, mainly by serving as a precursor to the potent antioxidant glutathione.
The listed CAS number is 30925-07-6.
The listed molecular formula is C6H13ClN2O4S2.
The listed molecular weight is 276.80 g/mol.
(2R)-2-amino-3-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl]propanoic acid;hydrochloride.
The source lists Cystine hydrochloride and L-Cystine HCl.