| Identification | ||
| Name | L-Cystine | |
| Synonyms | L(-)-3,3'-Dithiobis(2-aminopropanoic acid); 2-Amino-3-[(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)dithio]propanoic acid | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C6H12N2O4S2 | |
| Molecular Weight | 240.29 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 56-89-3 | |
| EINECS | 200-296-3 | |
| Properties | ||
| Melting point | 260-261 ºC | |
| alpha | -224 º(c=2 in 1M HCl) | |
| Water solubility | 0.112 g/L (25 ºC) | |