Identification | ||
Name | L-Cystine | |
Synonyms | L(-)-3,3'-Dithiobis(2-aminopropanoic acid); 2-Amino-3-[(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)dithio]propanoic acid | |
Molecular Structure | ||
Molecular Formula | C6H12N2O4S2 | |
Molecular Weight | 240.29 | |
CAS Registry Number | 56-89-3 (24645-67-8) | |
Properties | ||
Melting point | 260-261 ºC | |
alpha | -224 º(c=2 in 1M HCl) | |
Water solubility | 0.112 g/L (25 ºC) |