Procysteine

Synonym(s):L-(−)-2-Oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid

CAS NO.：19771-63-2
Empirical Formula: C4H5NO3S
Molecular Weight: 147.15
MDL number: MFCD00066092
EINECS: 200-154-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-07 21:39:59

What is Procysteine?

Chemical properties

White crystalline powder

The Uses of Procysteine

(R)-(-)-2-Oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic Acid or Procysteine is a precursor to glutathione (GSH) which is an important antioxidant in plants, animals and fungi.

What are the applications of Application

Procysteine is a precursor in glutathione synthesis

Definition

ChEBI: (4R)-2-oxo-4-thiazolidinecarboxylic acid is an organonitrogen compound and an organooxygen compound. It is functionally related to an alpha-amino acid.

Properties of Procysteine

Melting point:	174 °C (dec.)(lit.)
alpha	-60 º (c=1 in H2O)
Density	1.582±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
refractive index	-64 ° (C=1, H2O)
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
form	Powder
pka	pKa (22°): 3.32
color	White to Off-white
Water Solubility	Soluble in water
Merck	13,7019
BRN	4179169
CAS DataBase Reference	19771-63-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Procysteine

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.