Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

IUPAC: (2R)-2-Amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid

CAS: 52-90-4

Übersicht

Cysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid critical for protein structure through disulfide bonds. It is used in food processing and as a mucolytic agent.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 7 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990
Sulfur S 1 32,0600

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×7
5,8%
C
Carbon ×3
29,7%
N
Nitrogen ×1
11,6%
O
Oxygen ×2
26,4%
S
Sulfur ×1
26,5%

Verwendung

  • • Food processing (dough conditioner)
  • • Mucolytic drug (NAC)
  • • Cosmetics
  • • Antioxidant

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Most commercial L-cysteine is extracted from human hair or produced by fermentation

Structure

SMILES

C(C(C(=O)O)N)S

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
121,16 g/mol
Dichte
1,3000 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
240,0 °C
Löslichkeit
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
121,0197
XLogP
-2,5
TPSA
64,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
75,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Aniline Black

C₆H₇N

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cysteine?
Cysteine (C₃H₇NO₂S) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (2R)-2-Amino-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Cysteine?
Cysteine has a molar mass of 121.16 g/mol.
What state is Cysteine at room temperature?
Cysteine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Cysteine organic or inorganic?
Cysteine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Cysteine?
Cysteine (C₃H₇NO₂S) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S).