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Creation Date2016-05-19 01:59:52 UTC
Update Date2026-04-06 04:27:39 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM005263
Identification
Common NameDL-CYSTINE
ClassSmall Molecule
Description
A covalently linked dimeric nonessential amino acid formed by the oxidation of cysteine. Two molecules of cysteine are joined together by a disulfide bridge to form cystine.
Contaminant Sources
  • EAFUS Chemicals
  • FooDB Chemicals
  • HPV EPA Chemicals
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(R,R)-3,3'-Dithiobis(2-aminopropanoic acid)ChEBI
(R-(R*,r*))-3,3'-dithiobis(2-aminopropanoic acid)ChEBI
3,3'-Dithiobis-L-alanineChEBI
beta,Beta'-diamino-beta,beta'-dicarboxydiethyl disulfideChEBI
beta,Beta'-dithiodialanineChEBI
Bis(beta-amino-beta-carboxyethyl) disulfideChEBI
e921ChEBI
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactic acidChEBI
L-DicysteineChEBI
Oxidized L-cysteineChEBI
(R,R)-3,3'-Dithiobis(2-aminopropanoate)Generator
(R-(R*,r*))-3,3'-dithiobis(2-aminopropanoate)Generator
b,Beta'-diamino-b,beta'-dicarboxydiethyl disulfideGenerator
b,Beta'-diamino-b,beta'-dicarboxydiethyl disulphideGenerator
beta,Beta'-diamino-beta,beta'-dicarboxydiethyl disulphideGenerator
Β,beta'-diamino-β,beta'-dicarboxydiethyl disulfideGenerator
Β,beta'-diamino-β,beta'-dicarboxydiethyl disulphideGenerator
b,Beta'-dithiodialanineGenerator
Β,beta'-dithiodialanineGenerator
Bis(b-amino-b-carboxyethyl) disulfideGenerator
Bis(b-amino-b-carboxyethyl) disulphideGenerator
Bis(beta-amino-beta-carboxyethyl) disulphideGenerator
Bis(β-amino-β-carboxyethyl) disulfideGenerator
Bis(β-amino-β-carboxyethyl) disulphideGenerator
L-a-Diamino-b-dithiolactateGenerator
L-a-Diamino-b-dithiolactic acidGenerator
L-alpha-Diamino-beta-dithiolactateGenerator
L-Α-diamino-β-dithiolactateGenerator
L-Α-diamino-β-dithiolactic acidGenerator
(-)-CystineHMDB
(R-(R*,r*))-3,3'-dithiobisHMDB
2-Amino-3-(2-amino-2-carboxy-ethyl)disulfanyl-propanoateHMDB
2-Amino-3-(2-amino-2-carboxy-ethyl)disulfanyl-propanoic acidHMDB
2-Amino-3-[(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)dithio]propanoateHMDB
2-Amino-3-[(2-amino-2-carboxyethyl)dithio]propanoic acidHMDB
3,3'-DithiobisHMDB
3,3'-Dithiobis[2-amino-[R-(r*,r*)]-propanoateHMDB
3,3'-Dithiobis[2-amino-[R-(r*,r*)]-propanoic acidHMDB
3,3'-DithiodialanineHMDB
b,B'-diamino-b,b'-dicarboxydiethyl disulfideHMDB
b,B'-dithiodialanineHMDB
beta,Beta'-dithiobisalanineHMDB
Bis(b-amino-beta-carboxyethyl) disulfideHMDB
Cysteine disulfideHMDB
CystinHMDB
CystineHMDB
Cystine acidHMDB
D(+)-3,3'-Dithiobis(2-aminopropanoateHMDB
D(+)-3,3'-Dithiobis(2-aminopropanoic acidHMDB
DicysteineHMDB
GelucystineHMDB
L-(-)-CystineHMDB
L-Cysteine disulfideHMDB
L-CystinHMDB
[R-(R*,r*)]-3,3'-dithiobisHMDB
L CystineHMDB
Copper cystinateHMDB
L-CystineKEGG
Chemical FormulaC6H12N2O4S2
Average Molecular Mass240.300 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass240.024 g/mol
CAS Registry Number923-32-0
IUPAC Name(2R)-2-amino-3-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl}propanoic acid
Traditional NameL-cystine
SMILESNC(CSSCC(N)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C6H12N2O4S2/c7-3(5(9)10)1-13-14-2-4(8)6(11)12/h3-4H,1-2,7-8H2,(H,9,10)(H,11,12)
InChI KeyLEVWYRKDKASIDU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as l-cysteine-s-conjugates. L-cysteine-S-conjugates are compounds containing L-cysteine where the thio-group is conjugated.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
Sub ClassAmino acids, peptides, and analogues
Direct ParentL-cysteine-S-conjugates
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • L-cysteine-s-conjugate
  • Alpha-amino acid
  • L-alpha-amino acid
  • Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives
  • Organic disulfide
  • Dialkyldisulfide
  • Amino acid
  • Sulfenyl compound
  • Carboxylic acid
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Primary amine
  • Organosulfur compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Primary aliphatic amine
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Carbonyl group
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Amine
  • Organic oxide
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
AppearanceNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility16.8 g/LALOGPS
logP-3.2ALOGPS
logP-5.9ChemAxon
logS-1.2ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)1.56ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)9.34ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count6ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count4ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area126.64 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count7ChemAxon
Refractivity54.87 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability22.77 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings0ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterNoChemAxon
Veber's RuleNoChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not Available
Uses/SourcesNot Available
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsNot Available
TreatmentNot Available
Concentrations
Not Available
External Links
DrugBank IDDB00138
HMDB IDHMDB0000192
FooDB IDFDB012672
Phenol Explorer IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDC00001352
BiGG ID35134
BioCyc IDNot Available
METLIN ID5207
PDB IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkCystine
Chemspider ID60997
ChEBI ID16283
PubChem Compound ID67678
Kegg Compound IDC00491
YMDB IDYMDB00861
ECMDB IDECMDB00192
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General References
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