L-Cysteic Acid Monohydrate

• CAT Number: R052863
• CAS Number: 23537-25-9
• Molecular Formula: C3H9NO6S
• Molecular Weight: 187.166
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Sulfo-L-alanine Monohydrate
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-amino-3-sulfopropanoic acid;hydrate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H7NO5S.H2O/c4-2(3(5)6)1-10(7,8)9;/h2H,1,4H2,(H,5,6)(H,7,8,9);1H2/t2-;/m0./s1
• InChIKey: PCPIXZZGBZWHJO-DKWTVANSSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(C(=O)O)N)S(=O)(=O)O.O

L-Cysteic Acid Monohydrate is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative featuring a sulfonic acid group in place of the typical thiol group found in cysteine. It plays a key role in biochemical research, particularly in studies involving sulfur-containing compounds, and serves as a precursor in the biosynthesis of taurine. As a zwitterionic compound, L-Cysteic Acid Monohydrate is involved in various metabolic processes and has been studied for its potential neuroprotective and antioxidant properties. It is often used in laboratories for protein and enzyme studies, as well as for exploring oxidative stress mechanisms in biological systems.