Applications

• Organic Synthesis
• Wave Applications (Hair)
• Breaking up Disulphide bonds in hairs keratin
• Precursor in food, pharmaceutical and personal car industries

General

What is L-Cysteine Hydrochloride? It is a soluble salt of the amino acid L-cysteine, commonly used in various applications, including food, medicine, and biochemical research. It's a form of cysteine that readily dissolves in water, making it useful in liquid formulations and solutions. 

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Monohydrate, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for all applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Chemical Reactions
It's a reducing agent and a nucleophile, meaning it can participate in various chemical reactions, particularly those involving sulphur-containing compounds. 

Biochemical Reasearch
A crucial component in cell culture, used in yeast dropout media and differential reinforced clostridial broth. It's also a precursor to glutathione, a vital antioxidant in cells. 

Pharmaceutical
Utilised in drug delivery systems to enhance the solubility and bioavailability of certain medications. It also plays a role in supporting hepatic function and detoxification processes.

Food Industry
Used as a dough conditioner in baking, improving dough machinability and the final product's texture and shelf life. 

Hair Products
A reducing agent used in hair perms to break down disulfide bonds in keratin, the protein that makes up hair, allowing the hair to be reshaped. It's an amino acid, and when used in perms, it helps to achieve the desired curl or wave pattern.

Specification

• Minimum Assay: 99.0-100.5%
• Molecular Formula: C3H7NO2S•HCl•H2O
• Molecular Weight: 175.64 (157.62anhy)
• Melting Point: 175 deg C
• Specific Rotation [0]D20: +5.5 to +7.0
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• pH: 1.5 - 2.0
• State of Solution: >98%
• Chloride (cl): 19.89-20.29%
• Sulphate (SO4): <0.020%
• Ammonium (NH4): <0.02%
• Heavy Metals (as Pb): <10ppm
• Loss on drying: 8.5 - 12.0%
• Iron Content: <10ppm
• Residue on Ignition: <0.10%
• Other Amino Acids: Chromatographically undetected

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prec Phrases: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.