l-Cysteine hydrochloride (CED0000429)

l-Cysteine hydrochloride (C3H8ClNO2S) is a compound with an average molecular weight of 157.61 g/mol. l-Cysteine hydrochloride belongs to the amino acids, peptides, and analogues, a subclass of carboxylic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. Industrially, the compound serves as an antioxidant, softener, conditioner, flavouring, nutrient, leavening agent, filler, and food preservative. It is also used for hair waving or straightening and functions as a reducing agent in both biological and industrial contexts (PMC12602169). The compound is found in or released from 18 recorded sources. These include drinking water and water supply (drinking water), as well as household cleaning and consumer products such as bleaching agents, tobacco product cases, pipe accessories, and non electric simulated smoking devices. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with magnets, relays, amplifiers, electric switches, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. Additionally, it is found in food, food processing, and cookware, specifically in the preparation of malt, vinegar, wine or sparkling wine, cellar tools, and fermentation processes for beer, among two other sources. The recorded exposure route for this compound is oral.