Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

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

CAS: 52-90-4

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
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

원소 구성

C
29.7%
N
11.6%
O
26.4%
S
26.5%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

Structure

SMILES

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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
121.16 g/mol
밀도
1.3000 g/cm³
녹는점
240.0 °C
용해도
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

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).