L-Cystine Dihydrochloride

Names

[ Name ]:
L-Cystine Dihydrochloride

[Synonym ]:
EINECS 250-391-9
MFCD00070399
L-Cystine 2HCl
Dl-cystine hci
L-Cystine dihydrochloride
dl-cystinedihydrochloridecrystalline
L-Cystine, hydrochloride (1:2)

Biological Activity

[Description]:

L-Cystine dihydrochloride can be used as a cell culture component and is a sulfur-containing precursor of glutathione (GSH) synthesis. L-Cystine dihydrochloride homeostasis is also important for GSH functions[1][2].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Others

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

[References]

[1]. Pader I, et al. Thioredoxin-related protein of 14 kDa is an efficient L-cystine reductase and S-denitrosylase. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2014 May 13;111(19):6964-9.

[2]. Xiaojun Lian. Serum-free human pluripotent stem cell culture medium. Patent WO2021094826 A1.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Boiling Point ]:
505.5ºC at 760 mmHg

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₆H₁₄Cl₂N₂O₄S₂

[ Molecular Weight ]:
313.222

[ Flash Point ]:
259.5ºC

[ Exact Mass ]:
311.977203

[ PSA ]:
177.24000

[ LogP ]:
2.19620

[ Storage condition ]:
Store at RT.

[ Water Solubility ]:
0.5 M HCl: 50 mg/mL

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi

[ Risk Phrases ]:
R36/37/38

[ Safety Phrases ]:
26-36

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ HS Code ]:
2930909090

Customs

[ HS Code ]: 2930909090

[ Summary ]:
2930909090. other organo-sulphur compounds. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%