FERMOPURE® L-Cysteine Pharma

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FERMOPURE® L-Cysteine Pharma Hydrochloride Monohydrate is a white or nearly white crystalline powder or colorless crystals. L-Cysteine is one of the 20 natural amino acids and, along with methionine, it is the only one that contains sulfur. WACKER has pioneered a new production method for this amino acid through fermentation using non-animal and non-human raw materials.

Ingredient Name: L-cysteine HCL Monohydrate

Chemical Name: L-Cysteine HCl Monohydrate

CAS Number: 7048-04-6

Functions: API Intermediate, Amino Acid, Anti-Aging Agent, Antioxidant, Lightening Agent

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Protein Type
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Ingredients
L-cysteine HCL Monohydrate
Molecular formula
C₃H₇NO₂S.ClH.H₂O
EC No.
615-117-8
CAS No.
7048-04-6
Chemical Structure

FERMOPURE® L-Cysteine Pharma - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Applications
  • Building Blocks for Synthesis (Pharma)
  • Hair-Perm Formulations
  • Personal Care
  • Pharma
Application Details
  • Excipient for API synthesis, e.g. expectorants
  • Process aid in insulin fermentation
  • Essential ingredient in cell culture media

Properties

Slightly Soluble in
Alcohol
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight175.64
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)650g/l
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Contentmin. (98.5 -101.0)%
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ammoniummax. 200 ppmPH. EUR. (2.4.1)
Appearance of SolutionColorless clear liquidPH. EUR. (2.2.1)
Assay98.5 - 101.0 %PH. EUR.
Iron Contentmax. 10ppmSpecific method
L-Cystinemax. 0.5%Specific method
L-Tyrosinemax. 0.2%Specific method
Loss on Dryingmax. 8.0 - 12.0 %Specific method
Other Impuritymax. 0.2%Specific Method
Reaction of Chlorides (E)PositivePH. EUR. (2.3.1)
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.1 %PH. EUR. (2.4.14)
Specific Rotation (Component A, [α]20/D)5.7 - 6.8 DegreePH. EUR. (2.2.7)
Sulfate Contentmax. 0.030%PH. EUR. (2.4.13)
Total Impuritiesmax. 1.0 %Specific method
Properties
  • Origin: Produced from L-Cystine obtained from vegetarian fermentation
  • Almost white powder

Regulatory & Compliance

Compliance
  • Complies with current Eur.Ph. and USP specifications
  • BSE/TSE-free

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information

Units of 25 kg.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage Information

A temperature of 25°C is recommended for optimal product quality, but 40°C up to 180 days does not affect the quality. FERMOPURE® L-CYSTEINE PHARMA grade has a shelf life of at least 24 months when stored in unbroken original packaging in dry storage areas.