IUPAC name
(2R)-2-amino-3-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl}propanoic acid
SMILES
N[C@@H](CSSC[C@H](N)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
Compound class
Dietary Supplements; Micronutrients; Supplements; Non-Essential Amino Acids;
Therapeutic area
It has been claimed that L-cysteine has anti-inflammatory properties, that it can protect against various toxins, and that it might be helpful in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. More research will have to be done before L-cysteine can be indicated for any of these conditions. Research to date has mostly been in animal models.
Common name
L-Cystine
IUPAC name
(2R)-2-amino-3-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl}propanoic acid
SMILES
N[C@@H](CSSC[C@H](N)C(O)=O)C(O)=O
INCHI
InChI=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)/t3-,4-/m0/s1
FORMULA
C6H12N2O4S2
Common name
L-Cystine
IUPAC name
(2R)-2-amino-3-{[(2R)-2-amino-2-carboxyethyl]disulfanyl}propanoic acid
Molecular weight
240.300
clogP
-1.329
clogS
0.955
HBond Acceptor
4
HBond Donor
6
Total Polar Surface Area
177.24
Number of Rings
0
Rotatable Bond
7
| Drug ID | Common name | Structure CAS | SMILE | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDBF00093 | methyldisulfanylmethane |
|
S(SC)C | 0.0003 |
