Description

n-(1-Deoxy-D-Fructos-1-Yl)-L-Cysteine is a chemically defined Maillard reaction product derived from the condensation of L-cysteine and D-fructose. This compound matters as a key intermediate and reference standard for studying flavor development, antioxidant activity, and advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in food and biological systems. It is primarily needed by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on food science, flavor chemistry, and biochemical research.

Application

• Flavor Chemistry Research: Used as a reference standard and precursor in the study of meaty, savory, and roasted flavor formation via the Maillard reaction.
• Food Science & Analysis: Serves as a critical marker or intermediate for investigating browning reactions, antioxidant mechanisms, and the formation of aroma compounds in processed foods.
• Biochemical & Medical Research: Employed in studies related to advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), their pathways, and potential implications in metabolic diseases.
• Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity, characterized compound for analytical method development, calibration, and quality control in HPLC, LC-MS, or NMR analyses.
• Specialty Synthesis: Acts as a building block or intermediate for the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds or targeted glycation products.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(1-Deoxy-D-Fructos-1-Yl)-L-Cysteine
CAS No.	846568-65-8
Molecular Formula	C9H17NO7S
Molecular Weight	283.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Deoxy-1-(L-cysteinyl)-D-fructose; N-(1-Deoxy-D-fructos-1-yl)-L-cysteine; L-Cysteine, N-(1-deoxy-D-fructos-1-yl)-; Amadori compound of L-cysteine and D-fructose; Fructose-cysteine Amadori rearrangement product; Cys-Fru; Fru-Cys; ARP (Amadori Rearrangement Product) of cysteine
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Quality Control

Our n-(1-Deoxy-D-Fructos-1-Yl)-L-Cysteine is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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