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Premium Ingredient L-Cystine

Premium Ingredient L-Cystine is the oxidized dimer form of the amino acid cysteine and has the formula (SCH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂H)₂. It is a white solid that is slightly soluble in water. It serves two biological functions: a site of redox reactions and a mechanical linkage that allows proteins to retain their three-dimensional structure. It's the main raw material of l-cysteine Hydrochloride.

Ingredient Name: L-cystine

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Protein Type
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
56-89-3
Molecular formula
C₆H₁₂N₂O₄S₂
Ingredients
L-cystine
Food Additive Number
E 920, INS 921

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White Crystals Or Crystalline Powder.
Taste
Tasteless.
Soluble in
Water
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Rotation-215 - -225°-
State of Solution (Transmittance)Clear and colorless min. 98.0--
Chloride0.02%-
Ammoniummax. 0.02%-
Sulfatemax. 0.020%-
Iron Contentmax. 20ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm-
Arsenicmax. 1ppm-
Other Amino AcidsConforms--
loss on Dryingmax. 0.20%-
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated)max. 0.10%-
Assay98.5-101.0%-
pH5.0-6.5--
Average Molar Mass240.3g/mol-
Melting point247.0ºC-

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Recommended limit

2 years

Storage

Preserve in tight containers at controlled room temperature.