L-Cystine
CAS
56-89-3
MF
C6H12N2O4S2
MW
240.3
Purity
98%
Melting point
>240 °C
Solubility
1 M HCl: 100 mg/mL
Appearance
white powder
Storage Temp
2-8°C
Description

L-cystine (formula: (SCH2CH(NH2) CO2H)2), the L-form of cystine) is a covalently linked dimeric nonessential amino acid formed through the oxidation of cysteine.

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