L-Cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate USP is used as a precursor in food, and personal care products. It is actively involved in the production of flavors such as meat flavor obtained by reacting with sugars. It plays an important role as a key raw material for the manufacture of N-acetyl-L-cysteine, S-carboxymethyl-L-cysteine and L-cysteine base. It is involved in the treatment of liver disease as an antioxidant and antidote. Being an essential amino acid, it used as animal feed especially for sheep, which is responsible the growth of wool. U.S.P. A chemical grade of sufficient purity to meet or exceed requirements of the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP); acceptable for food, drug, or medicinal use; may be used for most laboratory purposes. Sales Specifications Appearance: White crystalline powder Assay: 99.0-100.5% Identification: Infrared Absorption Specific Rotation: +5.5-+7.0o State of Solution: Clear and colorless, 98.0% Min Chloride: 19.89%-20.29% Ammonium: 0.02% Max Sulfate: 0.020% Max Iron: 10 PPM Max Heavy Metals: 10 PPM Max Arsenic: 1 PPM Max Other Amino Acids: Chromatographically not detectable Loss on Drying: 8.5%-12.0% Residue on Ignition: 0.1% Max pH: 1.5-2.0 Particle Size: 20 Mesh Bulk Density: 0.7-0.9 g/ml Tapped Density: 0.8-1.2 g/ml Lead: 1 PPM Max Mercury: 1 PPM Max Cadmium: 1 PPM Max Total Plate Count: Yeast and Molds: Coliforms: E Coli: Negative Salmonella: Negative Pseudomonas: Negative S. Aureus: Negative Packing 55.12 lb drum
