amidinocysteine
2-guanidino-3-mercaptopropionic acid
Identification
| Name | amidinocysteine |
| IUPAC | (2R)-2-(diaminomethylideneamino)-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 40454-21-5 |
| EINECS | 254-925-1 |
| FDA UNII | 48PVL851ID |
| Molecular Formula | C4 H9 N3 O2 S |
| Molecular Weight | 163.20013000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J227.838C |
| Beilstein | 2087654 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Soluble in | water, 6.321e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | hair straightening agents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 3600 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | cosmetic agents |
| Recommendation for amidinocysteine usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for amidinocysteine flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
L-
cysteine, N-(diaminomethylene)-
N-(
diaminomethylene)-L-cysteine
(2R)-2-(
diaminomethylideneamino)-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
2-
guanidino-3-mercaptopropionic acid
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