Product Information

Product Name

L-Cysteine Monohydrochloride USP29

Synonyms

(R,R)-3,3′-Dithiobis(2-Aminopropionic Acid)

CAS Number

7048-04-06

Molecular Weight

240.29

Molecular Formula

C6H12N2O4S2

Specifications

Description

White Crystal Powder

Identification

As Per USP29

Specific Rotation

+5.7 – 6.8 °

State of Solution

98 %min

Loss on Drying

8.0 – 12.0%

Residue on ignition

0.1% max

Chloride

19-89 – 20.29%

Ammonium

0.02%max

Sulfate

0.02%max

Iron

10 ppm max

Heavy Metals

10 ppm max

Arsenic

1 ppm max

Chromatographic purity

As per USP29

OVI

As per USP29

Residual Solvents

As per USP29

Assay

98.5 – 101.5%

pH

1.5 – 2.0

Total Plate Count

1000 cfu/g max

Yeast & Mold

100 cfu/gmax

E. Coli

Negative

Salmonella

Negative

Staphylococcus auresu

Negative / 10g

Packing Options

25 kg net cartons

Other packing options are available upon request

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