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N-Propionyl-L-cysteine

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2R)-2-propanamido-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
(2R)-2-propanamido-3-sulfanylpropanoic acid
Synonyms
N-(1-Oxopropyl)-L-cysteine
N-Propionylcysteine
N-Propionyl-cysteine

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 2885-79-2

PROPERTIES

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DETAILS

Description (English)
It is used as a reducing agent for hair in permanent waves. It does not damage the hair (as thioglycolic acid does); it is nontoxic, and does not harm the eyes or the mucous membranes.

REFERENCES

  • Batterham, M., et al.: Eur. J. Clin. Nutrition, 55, 107 (2001)