L-CYSTEINE BASE - UPI Chem

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Function

In pharmaceutical industry, Cysteine is used in the treatment of radioactive drugs poison, heavy metal poison, toxic hepatitis, serum sickness, and can prevent liver degeneration. The cosmetic grade is used in skin whitening products, dissolving cutin, and anti-aging.

Synonyms

L-Cysteine Base; Unicist LCB; Cys; 3-mercapto-l-alanin; FEMA 3263; (R)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid

Storage

Store in cool & dry place. Keep away from strong light and heat.

Packages

100 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
5 lb. HDPE WM Bottle
5 kg. HDPE OH Pail
25 kg. Fiber Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industries

Pharmaceutical
cosmetics

Product Classes

Amino acids
vitamins

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 60000 CLASS 85
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 131.5øC
Melting Point: 220 øC
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 121.16 g/mol