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Premium Ingredient L-Cysteine

Premium Ingredient L-cysteine is as a protein amino acid. One of the main functions of l-cysteine is the promotion of stomach lining health and also the correction of situations where the absorption of essential nutrients from food sources takes place.

Ingredient Name: L-cystine

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Protein Type
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
52-90-4
Molecular formula
C3H7NO2S
Ingredients
L-Cysteine
Food Additive Number
E 920, INS 920

Applications & Uses

Properties

Appearance
White Crystals Or Crystalline Powder
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight121.16--
Specific Rotation8.3 - 9.5°-
State of Solution (Transmittance)min. 95.0--
Chloridemax. 0.04%-
Ammoniummax. 0.02%-
Sulfatemax. 0.030%-
Iron Contentmax. 10ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm-
Arsenicmax. 1ppm-
Other Amino AcidsConforms--
loss on Dryingmax. 0.5%-
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated)max. 0.10%-
Assay98.0-101.0%-
pH4.5-5.5--

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Solubility (H2O, g/100g)

about 16(20°)

Storage & Handling

Recommended limit

1 years

Storage

Preserve in tight containers at controlled room temperature.