L-Cysteine
CAS 52-90-4 · C3H7NO2S · 121.16 g/mol
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L-Cysteine (CAS 52-90-4) is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C3H7NO2S and a molecular weight of 121.16 g/mol.
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| IUPAC name | (2R)-2-amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C3H7NO2S |
| Molecular weight | 121.16 |
| InChIKey | XUJNEKJLAYXESH-REOHCLBHSA-N |
| SMILES | C(C(C(=O)O)N)S |

Primary hazards
Signal word: Warning
Irritant
- H302Harmful if swallowed
- H315Causes skin irritation
- H319Causes serious eye irritation
- H335May cause respiratory irritation
Hazard classification is reproduced from the source dataset. Always confirm against the supplier safety data sheet before handling.
Synonyms
- L-cysteine
- 52-90-4
- cysteine
- Cystein
- (R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid
- Thioserine
- Half-cystine
- L-(+)-Cysteine
- L-Cystein
- beta-Mercaptoalanine
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