| Identification | ||
| Name | L-Cysteine | |
| Synonyms | (+)-2-Amino-3-mercaptopropionic acid; L-beta-Mercaptoalanine; CySH | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C3H7NO2S | |
| Molecular Weight | 121.15 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 52-90-4 | |
| EINECS | 200-158-2 | |
| FEMA | 3263 | |
| Properties | ||
| Melting point | 220 ºC | |
| alpha | 8.75 º (c=12, 2N HCl) | |
| Water solubility | 280 g/L (25 ºC) | |