DL-cysteine
TL;DR: DL-cysteine (CAS 3374-22-9) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H7NO2S and molecular weight 121.01975 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
Also Known As: DL-Cysteine, cysteine, L-cysteine, D-cysteine, 2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C3H7NO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 121.01975 g/mol |
| XLogP | -2.5 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 64.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 121.01975 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 7 |
| Complexity | 75.0 |
| SMILES | C(C(C(=O)O)N)S |
| InChIKey | XUJNEKJLAYXESH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: DL-cysteine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
DL-cysteine (CAS 3374-22-9) is a biotechnology compound with the molecular formula C3H7NO2S and a molecular weight of 121.02 g/mol. Synonyms include DL-Cysteine and cysteine.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of DL-cysteine
Property Insights of DL-cysteine
The XLogP value of -2.5 indicates that DL-cysteine is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 64.3 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for DL-cysteine. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, DL-cysteine has 3 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of DL-cysteine?
The CAS number of DL-cysteine is 3374-22-9.
What is the molecular formula of DL-cysteine?
The molecular formula of DL-cysteine is C3H7NO2S.
What is the molecular weight of DL-cysteine?
The molecular weight of DL-cysteine is 121.01975 g/mol.
What are the applications of DL-cysteine?
DL-cysteine is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy DL-cysteine?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for DL-cysteine?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for DL-cysteine and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.