A sulfur-containing amino acid used as a dough conditioner in baking to improve elasticity, a flavour enhancer in savoury foods, a reducing agent in cosmetics, and a pharmaceutical intermediate.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C3H7NO2S
- Grades
- pharma gradefood gradepowderfood grade (E920)vegetarian derived
- Packaging
- 1 kg foil bag · 25 kg fibre drum
- Synonyms
- L-cysteine · cysteine · 52-90-4 · 2-amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid · E920 · (R)-cysteine
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder, faint sulfurous odour
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.