Description

S-(2,2-Dichlorovinyl)-L-Cysteine is a synthetic, chiral cysteine derivative characterized by a reactive dichlorovinyl thioether group. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced chemical synthesis and toxicological research. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, agrochemical manufacturers, and academic institutions for developing novel compounds and studying metabolic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized amino acid analogs and potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a model compound or metabolite in studies of cysteine-conjugate toxicity and bioactivation pathways.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a key building block for creating novel pesticides and herbicides with specific modes of action.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR for method development and quality control.
• Peptide Chemistry: Utilized for incorporating modified cysteine residues into synthetic peptides to alter their stability or reactivity.
• Metabolite Studies: Critical for investigating the metabolic fate and toxicological profile of related vinyl-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	S-(2,2-Dichlorovinyl)-L-Cysteine
CAS No.	3326-09-8
Molecular Formula	C5H7Cl2NO2S
Molecular Weight	228.08 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Cysteine, S-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-; DCVC; (2R)-2-Amino-3-[(2,2-dichloroethenyl)sulfanyl]propanoic acid; S-(1,2-Dichlorovinyl)cysteine; NSC 163049; (R)-2-Amino-3-((2,2-dichlorovinyl)thio)propanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our S-(2,2-Dichlorovinyl)-L-Cysteine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets rigorous standards for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% (L-Isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.