Ala-Cys
Also known as l-alanyl-l-cysteine, alanylcysteine, Alanyl-Cysteine
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What is Ala-Cys?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Ala-Cys is a dipeptide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of L-alanine with the amino group of L-cysteine. It is functionally related to a L-alanine and a L-cysteine. It is a tautomer of an Ala-Cys zwitterion.
Identifiers
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- IUPAC name
- (2R)-2-[[(2S)-2-aminopropanoyl]amino]-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
- CAS number
- 2490-72-4
- EC number
- 639-467-6
- Molecular formula
- C6H12N2O3S
- InChIKey
- JQDFGZKKXBEANU-IMJSIDKUSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C6H12N2O3S/c1-3(7)5(9)8-4(2-12)6(10)11/h3-4,12H,2,7H2,1H3,(H,8,9)(H,10,11)/t3-,4-/m0/s1
- Canonical SMILES
- CC(N)C(=O)NC(CS)C(=O)O
- Isomeric SMILES
- C[C@@H](C(=O)N[C@@H](CS)C(=O)O)N
Synonyms
- l-alanyl-l-cysteine
- alanylcysteine
- Alanyl-Cysteine
- AC dipeptide
- A-C Dipeptide
- Alanine Cysteine dipeptide
- Alanine-Cysteine dipeptide
- (2R)-2-[[(2S)-2-aminopropanoyl]amino]-3-sulanylpropanoic acid
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 192.24 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 192.0569 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | -1.17calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 92.42 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 4calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 4calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 4calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 12calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.67calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 2calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
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Regulatory status
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HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Ala-Cys is traded under.
Organo-sulphur compounds, other
- China40.7%
- United States10.9%
- Japan9.3%
- United States13.3%
- Brazil12.6%
- China6.6%
The HS code shown for Ala-Cys is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Related chemicals
Parent and salt forms, stereoisomers, similar structures and isomers
Similar structures
Nearest neighbours by Morgan fingerprint Tanimoto similarity
Same formula isomers
Different compounds that share this molecular formula
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