N,N'-Diacetyl-L-cystine, 1 g

N,N'-Diacetyl-L-Cystine finds application across laboratory and industrial settings as a building block for various organic syntheses. Its molecular formula is C9H16N2O4S, and it has a molecular weight of 268.3 g/mol. This compound belongs to the class of disulfides, featuring two acetylated cysteine molecules linked through a disulfide bond. This product is supplied in a pure form at 98% purity, packaged in a 1 gram container. N,N'-Diacetyl-L-Cystine is an essential component in the production of peptides and proteins due to its ability to form stable disulfide bonds within polypeptide chains. It is also used as a reducing agent in certain reactions, particularly those involving thiols.

• CAS Number: 5545-17-5