Description / Application
D-cysteine is an optically active form of cysteine having D-configuration. It is a cysteine and a D-alpha-amino acid. It is a conjugate base of a D-cysteinium. It is a conjugate acid of a D-cysteinate(1-). It is an enantiomer of a L-cysteine. It is a tautomer of a D-cysteine zwitterion.
Identities
| Alternative Name | (S)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropionic acid |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C3H7NO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 121.16 |
| MFCD | MFCD00066461 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302 |
| Precautionary Statements | P264;P270;P301+P312;P330;P501 |